John Reeves, steel magnate, wagers with his son Chester that he can earn twenty dollars a week and live on it. He procures work in the office of William Hart's steel plant. Against her brother's wish, Hart's sister Muriel adopts a little boy. Hart evens up by adopting John Reeves as his father. Reeves foils James Pettison's plot to ruin Hart. Chester also makes good as a workman and wins the affection of Hart's sister. The father reveals his identity and takes Hart as a partner.
George Arliss
as John Reeves
Taylor Holmes
as William Hart
Ronald Colman
as Chester Reeves
Edith Roberts
as Muriel Hart
Ivan F. Simpson
as James Pettison
Wallie Howe
as Henry Sloane
Redfield Clarke
as George Blair
Joseph Donohue
as Little Arthur
William Sellery
as Clancy, Restaurateur
George Henry
as Butler
