John Merrick and Vilma Walden, who fall in love at an embassy fundraiser in Vienna before World War I. Vilma's brother, Carl, who is a war veteran, poses as a rival for Vilma's affections. When war erupts, John requests a transfer to the Italian front, where he confronts Carl, who had borrowed his aircraft for a mission. John is devastated to learn the pilot he downed was actually Carl, leading him to announce he will no longer kill.
as John Merrick
as Countess Vima Walden
as Captain Wolke
as Count Carl Walden
as Jerry Sommers
as Count Walden
as U.S. Ambassador
as Liaison Officer
as Military Prosecutor
as Butler (uncredited)
