Avis Bunnage

A rebellious youth sentenced to a boy's reformatory for robbery rises through the ranks and is recognized by the governor for his skill as a runner.

Problems arise when a maid becomes attached to the neglected mute son in a Victorian household.

A scheduling mixup means two groups of old-timers have reserved the same bar for a party on the same night. One group is Protestant die-hards while the other consists of Catholics hard-liners.