Actress Nell Woodward marries Hugh Gordon to spite his mother. Randall, Nell's manager, is angered by this and cancels her contract. Because Hugh is a drug addict, Nell has a difficult time making a living and supporting him. Gordon's mother offers Nell $5000 if she will leave the city, thinking she can then reclaim her son. Nell accepts the money and leaves, but takes Hugh with her. Eventually, she helps Hugh overcome his addiction.