Grace Ainsworth wants to return to her career as an opera singer, and her mother-in-law supports her. Grace's husband, Edwin, wants her to stay at home and to convince her, he relates the story of his latest play about a man who allows his wife to return to the stage. Edwin comes to believe that Grace is in love with Harold Chase, a manager, and the couple separates. Edwin has an affair with a dancer, Madeline, and he winds up in a fight with her dancing partner, Vincenti, which causes him to lose his memory.
Lionel Barrymore
as Edwin Ainsworth / John Wells (duel role)
Sigrid Holmquist
as Grace Ainsworth
Dagmar Godowsky
as Madeline
Hugh Thompson
as Harold Chase
Ida Darling
as Mrs. Ainsworth
Alice Hegeman
as Claudia Browne
Tony D'Algy
as Vincente
William Bechtel
as Dr. Giani
