The simple story of a heroic dog that saves the day appealed to audiences (especially with a well-trained animal as attractive and energetic as Shep), and became a movie staple for generations.

John Dale, a lawyer, who, after a trip to the Middle East, is asked by his niece why he's never married, leading him to recount a tale of a yachting party and a love affair.

Young barber Pietro Lapori loves Maria Deguida, the daughter of a prosperous merchant, but he despairs when his sweetheart's father refuses to consent to their marriage until Pietro has $500 in cash.