West Indian born Corinne La Force, who is biracial, is raised by Henry Hasbrook after her father's death. Corinne loves Hasbrook's nephew, Arnold Curtis. When Hasbrook tries to prevent the match because of her heritage she murders him. Arnold is arrested though Marcia Fleming, a married woman who is Arnold’s mistress and her mother-in-law fall under suspicion. Defending Arnold John Fleming discovers the affair and renounces his wife. Arnold is about to confess in hopes of saving Marcia's reputation when Corinne admits her guilt and stabs herself.
June Elvidge
as Marcia Fleming
Montagu Love
as John Fleming
Arthur Ashley
as Arnold Curtis
Alec B. Francis
as Henry Hasbrook
Kate Lester
as Mrs. Fleminng
Arthur Matthews
as Mr. La Force
Pinna Nesbit
as Corinne La Force
Frances Miller
as Mammy Liza
