Gambler "On-the Level" Leigh (William S. Hart) is forced to leave his high rolling lifestyle to move his ailing sister Alice (Mildred Harris) to the healing climate the mountains. Financial strain compels him to resume his favored vocation. Unfortunately for Level, the dance hall girl Coralie (Alma Rubens) doesn't take rejection well and convinces the dealer to clean him out with a "cold deck". A desperate robbery ensues, leading to Level wanted for murder!
William S. Hart
as Jefferson "On the Level" Leigh
Mildred Harris
as Alice Leigh
Edwin Wallock
as "Black Jack"
Sylvia Breamer
as Rose Larkin
Charles O. Rush
as Ace Hutton
Alma Rubens
as Coralie
Joseph Knight
as Vigilante Chief
