Inheriting his father's alcoholism, Lawyer Tom Gallatin goes into the woods to rehabilitate himself. Once there, he loses his way and then meets Jane Loring, who is also lost. They are attracted to each other, but when Jane offers him a drink from a flask, Tom takes more than just a few sips, and then tries to rape her.
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J. Warren Kerrigan as Tom Gallatin
Lois Wilson as Jane Loring
Maude George as Nina Jaffray (as Maud George)
Harry Carter as Coleman Van Duyn
Ray Hanford as John Kenyon
Jack Connolly as James Loring (as J.F. Connolly)
F. McGrew Willis Screenplay
George Gibbs Novel
Duke Hayward Cinematography
Jack Conway Director
F. McGrew Willis Scenario Writer
United States 24 July 1916
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