Wealthy young Herbert Alden, a would-be detective, is practicing housebreaking with his valet, an ex-convict, when he meets George and Polly, two real thieves; they are discovered and, following a chase, they go to Herbert's city apartment. George arranges with one of them, Tony-the-Lizard, to rob the guests at a ball given by Herbert's father at his country home. Herbert discovers that Tony is Tracy Sutton, a social lion engaged to Herbert's sister Roberta; and believing Herbert to be a famous criminal, Tony seeks his advice.
as Herbert Alden
as Ruth Webster
as Tracy Sutton
as Roberta Alden
as Stephen Alden
as Mrs. Stephen Alden
as Fletcher
as Nick Fanshaw
as George Barrow
as Cissie Alden
as Polly Stoddard
