The impoverished Harlow family of New England is forced to take in summer boarders. Teenaged niece Tressie welcomes the change and promptly falls in love with a wealthy young guest named Norman Minot. Although Norman returns Tressie’s affection, he is driven away by a fortune-hunting mother who wants him to marry her daughter. Robert Kitteridge, a scheming artist friend of Norman's, takes Tressie on a sailboat outing, during which they narrowly escape death when their boat is rammed by a steamship. After being put ashore the next morning in Boston, MA, Robert takes Tressie to his studio and attempts to seduce her.
Mary Philbin
Tressie HarloowJames Morrison
Norman MinotGeorge Bunny
Nate HarlowJane Starr
Dolly DemereJack Mower
Robert KitteridgeGeorge B. Williams
Mr. MinotMinna Redman
Deborah HarlowEmily Rait
Mrs. Della Mayhew