A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Richard Barthelmess
as Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader
Jean Muir
as Joanna Ryan Croy
Marjorie Rambeau
as Mme. Azais
Verree Teasdale
as Lady Claire Benston
Florence Eldridge
as Leah Ernst
Dorothy Burgess
as Hazel Flint Radier
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Henry Mueller
William Janney
as Young Pierre Croy
Arthur Hohl
as Homer Flint
Theodore Newton
as Elmer Croy
Maidel Turner
as Aunt Clara Weingartner
Mickey Rentschler
as Young Pierre as a Child
