The film was directed by brothers Chester M. and Sidney Franklin.

[3]The film is considered lost, as only a fragment survives.

[5] In 1860, Prudence (Love) and her six siblings are orphaned when their father is killed by bandits.

Prudence becomes a surrogate mother to them, and moves the family from Southern California to New England to live with an old sailor uncle.

[11][12] Despite positive reviews for Bessie Love's performance,[13] it was noted that she was not yet a box office draw.