Sir Philip Randall, a prominent judge, is fed up with the antics of James, his scapegrace son, and tosses him out of the house. The conflict between father and son leaves Mrs. Randall heartbroken, and when she dies, she makes her husband swear to help James if he ever needs it. When Joe Merrion, a bookmaker, is found dead, circumstantial evidence points to Squire William Rufford. Although Randall can't believe he committed the crime, he is forced to convict him and sentence him to prison. But later, when James, whose wild ways have left him penniless, comes to his father for help, Randall discovers that he was the killer.
Joseph Kilgour
as Sir Phillip Randall
S. Rankin Drew
as James Randall
Betty Gray
as Vivienne Stevens
Denton Vane
as Joe Merrion
Rose Tapley
as Sir Phillip's Wife
Edward Elkas
as
J. Herbert Frank
as William Rufford
Mabel Kelly
as Maid
George Stevens
as Butler
