David Torrence

A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.

As World War I breaks out, a British Army captain lets his comrades think he's a coward when he leaves for India on a secret rescue mission.

In a bid to extend the empire, the British prime minister races spies and rivals to secure the Suez Canal—and India—with help from a Jewish banker.

Spendthrift Willie Leyland again returns to the family home in London penniless. His father is none too pleased but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in linoleum and who, before Willie's arrival, was about to become engaged to a Russian aristocrat.

A young woman, orphaned and raised by a cruel aunt, is optimistic about her new employment as governess at a wealthy estate.