A classical musician from a working class background is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite.

Ralph Merriwell (Herbert Rawlinson) has an argument with his wealthy father, Silas (William Turner), and decides to go live on his own terms. He finds work as a bellhop in a fancy Los Angeles hotel. Meanwhile, Silas' secretary, Betty Burton (Grace Darmond), wins a thousand dollars in a contest and uses the money to vacation in the very same hotel.

An employee at a company that manufactures safes is accused of embezzling money from the firm, and must clear his name or go to prison.