Ruth Butler, a clerk in an emporium, marries Jimmy Rutledge and thereby greatly displeases his mother, the owner of the emporium, because of Ruth's lowly origins. Renaud Graham, one of Mrs. Rutledge's friends, becomes interested in Ruth, forces his way into her apartment, and attempts to make violent love to her. Jimmy walks in on their embrace and, suspecting the worst, leaves Ruth. In the family way, Ruth finds refuge in a boardinghouse where she meets Al Bryant, an aspiring writer. Ruth tells Al her life story, and he makes it into a bestselling novel and then into a play. Jimmy sees the play and comes to his senses, winning Ruth's forgiveness.
Lois Wilson
Ruth Rutledge
Hugh Allan
Jimmy Rutledge
Ethel Grey Terry
Mrs. Carrie Rutledge
Douglas Gilmore
Renaud Graham
Roscoe Karns
Al Bryant
Carmelita Geraghty
Mabel
Dickie Moore
Jimmy Rutledge Jr.
Jane Keckley
Boarding-House Owner
