Driven by her ambition to become an operatic star, Elsa successfully auditions for a small role with the company performing at Carl's theater. As she becomes a celebrated performer she also falls in love with Carl while also being wooed by the wealthy but disreputable Brown. She is torn until a fire breaks out during a performance and Carl steps in to save her.
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Gayne Whitman as Carl
Vivian Rich as Elsa
George Periolat as Brown
Louise Lester as Elsa's Mother
Edna Frawley as Barbara
Joseph Beaudry as Max Palmer
Tom Ricketts Director
United States 22 April 1916
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