After a forward introduces the question of whether women are temperamentally suited for jury duty, Jim O'Neil, a young shipping clerk, is found holding a revolver over his dead employer, Edward Knox. The celebrated novelist Grace Norton, selected to be on the jury at Jim's trial, becomes the first woman juror in New York.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Florence ReedGrace Norton | Grace Norton |
 Hugh ThompsonJohn Schuyler | John Schuyler |
 Gareth HughesJim O'Neil | Jim O'Neil |
 David PowellEdward Knox | Edward Knox |
 Florida KingsleyMrs. O'Neill | Mrs. O'Neill |
| MMildred CheshireHelen | Helen |
 May McAvoyEdith Norton | Edith Norton |
| HHarold EntwistleThe Judge | The Judge |
 Tom McGuireDistrict Attorney | District Attorney |
| WWalter McEwenDefense Attorney | Defense Attorney |
| EEdward BrennenClerk of the Court | Clerk of the Court |
| FFrank De CampJury Foreman | Jury Foreman |
 Edward ElkasA Juror | A Juror |
| JJane JenningsNot listed | Not listed |