Eric Fane (Richard Barthelmess) is a composer unwilling to compromise his dream for a steady job back home in the United States. After his studies in Italy, he moves to Paris, where he is forced to write popular songs for money when he stops receiving support from his father. He tires of selling out and, after an encounter with the mob, starts to travel. He begins a madcap journey from Paris to Port Said, Egypt, and to the South Seas, where he believes he has found love with Teita (Bessie Love).

Richard Barthelmessas Eric Fane
Bessie Loveas Teita
Effie Shannonas Mrs. Howard Fane - Eric's Mother
Ann Brodyas Katinka - Princess Rhea's Maid