The impoverished Harlow family of New England is forced to take in summer boarders. Teenaged niece Tressie welcomes the change and promptly falls in love with a wealthy young guest named Norman Minot. Although Norman returns Tressie’s affection, he is driven away by a fortune-hunting mother who wants him to marry her daughter. Robert Kitteridge, a scheming artist friend of Norman's, takes Tressie on a sailboat outing, during which they narrowly escape death when their boat is rammed by a steamship. After being put ashore the next morning in Boston, MA, Robert takes Tressie to his studio and attempts to seduce her.
Mary Philbin
as Tressie Harloow
James Morrison
as Norman Minot
Jack Mower
as Robert Kitteridge
Minna Redman
as Deborah Harlow
George Bunny
as Nate Harlow
George B. Williams
as Mr. Minot
Jane Starr
as Dolly Demere
Emily Rait
as Mrs. Della Mayhew
Helene Caverly
as Dora Mayhew (as Helen Caverly)
