During the Civil War, a young man joins the Union army. His sweetheart's brother, on the other hand, joins the Confederate forces. During a battle the Confederate is captured and brought to the young Union officer, who recognizes him, and later allows him to escape. For that action he is tried for treason, convicted and sentenced to hang. All that remains now is for President Abraham Lincoln to sign his death warrant.

Cast

Francis Ford

Abraham Lincoln

Grace Cunard

Betty Jason

William Quinn

The Southern Colonel

Elmer Morrow

The Northern Colonel - Betty's Beau

Lew Short

Lincoln's Secretary