Considered the actor's first drama movie role after years of doing film comedies and farces.

Martin Wingrave(Barrymore) is arrested and sent to prison for seven years for a crime he didn't commit.

While incarcerated he learns that his girlfriend and her male accomplice framed him for the crime.

When Wingrave is released he plots revenge against his former girl and her man(Manon, Schable).

However he begins a romance with his neighbor, a young woman(Binney) who truly loves him and warms his heart.