Two business partners pursue the same woman. She accepts the marriage proposal of the irresponsible partner, much to her later regret. He squanders money on gambling, as his interest in her gradually wanes. One day after losing the company money in a card game, he decides to commit suicide. He telephones his wife from the office, as he puts a revolver near his head. The wife tries to keep him talking while the reliable business partner races to the office in an attempt to save his old friend. Will he make it in time?
Blanche Sweet
as The Wife
Henry B. Walthall
as The Husband
Walter Miller
as The Friend - The Husband's Partner
Lionel Barrymore
as The Financial Backer
Robert Harron
as The Messenger
Kate Bruce
as The Nanny
