Leslie is being chased by the gangsters, the police and the insurance investigators. He is on the run. Falsely accused of a murder, he embarks upon a life-and-death journey to save his family.

The Weavers are share-croppers who confront their landlord with their tale of woe only to find he is in money trouble too. He also has a wastrel son and a socialite wife who wants a divorce. He begs the Weavers to trade places with him and fix things up.

A reporter and a lawyer investigate a women's prison and help an inmate who does not belong there.

In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.

Henry Talbot, the son of the president of the V.C.A.R.R., desiring to get a more comprehensive knowledge of the railroad, accepts a position as engineer on his father's road. Alma Randall, the niece of Stephen Bradish, general manager of the railroad, is reluctant in recognizing him in his position and he in turn makes it very unpleasant for her, so much so that she leaves his home. Going to the railroad station, she enters the cab of the engine driven by her sweetheart and there tells him her story. In the meantime Bradish, missing the girl and learning that she is on the express, orders a special, which overtakes the train driven by Talbot. Bradish is informed by the conductor that Alma is not aboard. At a reception given by her friends in honor of Alma's birthday, Henry is invited. As a surprise Henry's father and Bradish are also present. Bradish assumes the authoritative with Alma.