An honest worker, John Whitney, finds himself unemployed and unable to provide for his family. Desperate, he robs a rich man's home and is arrested. One of the police officers is an old friend and accompanies Whitney home to allow a farewell with his wife. Humiliated, Whitney decides to kill himself and his family. The rich man learns of his desperate situation and arrives in time to save the family and drops the charges.

Cast

Frank Powell

Henry Brainhard

George Nichols

John Whitney

Marion Leonard

Mrs. John Whitney

Gladys Egan

The Whitney Child

Mary Pickford

Girl at Henry Brainard's