A young woman and her doctor husband are victims of a blackmail scheme when it is discovered that she was born in prison.

Con-man Chandler and his partner Frank decide to start a clairvoyant act. Chandler falls for Sylvia, one of their marks, but their relationship is challenged when his deception impacts others' lives and Sylvia urges him to reform.

A stock market broker plans to liven up his boring life by taking up piracy on the high seas.

An unpolished racketeer, whose racket is finding heirs for unclaimed fortunes, affects ethics and tea-drinking manners to win back the sweetheart who now works for his seemingly upright competitor.