Basil Breckenridge, a broken old man on the verge of starvation, but concealing it because of his proud southern ancestry, is set upon by young ruffians on the street. The old man becomes infuriated and gives the young leader a shaking. His father, Ald. Connors, the city's political boss, happens along and attacks the old man, who strikes at him with his cane. The sword blade inside falls out and the police arrest him on the charge of assault with intent to kill.
Lewis Stone
as Basil Beckenridge
Marguerite Clayton
as Young Mrs. Knighton
E.H. Calvert
as Judge Andrews
Sidney Ainsworth
as John Andrews
Florence Oberle
as Elderly Mrs. Knighton
