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Ann Trevor, daughter of a confirmed old crook known to the police as "Dad," rebels at the life of dishonesty she is accustomed to, and her father agrees that Ann shall lead a straight life. In announcing this, Dad angers Dick Dickson, his ...See moreAnn Trevor, daughter of a confirmed old crook known to the police as "Dad," rebels at the life of dishonesty she is accustomed to, and her father agrees that Ann shall lead a straight life. In announcing this, Dad angers Dick Dickson, his accomplice, who wishes to marry Ann. The three set forth to perform the last burglary in which Ann is to have a part. The trio is surprised by the police. Dad and Dick are captured. Ann, desperately wounded, escapes. She is found by Henry Scott, a physician, on the latter's front stoop. Henry saves Ann's life by an operation and promises to keep her secret. He is impressed by her sincerity and determines to assist her. Henry's friend, John Grayson, district attorney, becomes enamored of Ann during his frequent calls at Henry's home, and proposes marriage. Ann holds him off until she can ask Henry's advice. Henry conceals his own love for the girl and urges her to seek happiness in marriage with John. Ann's married life progresses happily. When her little son is two years old, Dad and Dick are released after having served their terms. Dad is in ill health. Soon he and Dick, hard pressed for funds, plan another burglary. They are suspected by detectives and "Runt" Hollins, a stool pigeon, is sent to spy on them. Dick, passing Ann's home by chance, sees her enter her carriage with her child. Dick hurries to tell Dad he has discovered Ann's whereabouts. Dad vehemently prohibits Dick from annoying Ann in any way. Dick leaves and goes to Ann's home and demands money of the terrified young mother. Ann grants the request. The next day, fearful for the future, she goes to the crooks' headquarters to plead with Dick to stay away from her home. After a pathetic reunion with Dad, she tells him of Dick's actions. In the midst of this scene Dick arrives, followed by Runt, the stool pigeon. Ann is concealed in a secret closet. Dick and Runt quarrel and Dick kills the stool pigeon. The police arrive to find Dad alone with the dead body of Runt. Dad is arrested on suspicion. When the officers leave, Ann, terrified, emerges from her place of concealment, having witnessed the whole affair. Ann guards her secret, fearful lest her evidence in behalf of her father will expose her past and wreck her married life. Her husband, John, prepares to prosecute Dad for the murder of the stool pigeon. Ann goes to Henry for advice. Both then go to Dud's cell, where Ann pleads with her father to be allowed to testify in his behalf. He steadfastly refuses. Meanwhile John has seen Henry and Ann quite often together. He suspects unfaithfulness on Ann's part. On the day the trial is underway, Dick, driven desperate by hunger, risks another call on Ann for funds. Ann, in terror, fights him off. Dick is killed by a patrolman while escaping. In the midst of the trial Ann staggers into the courtroom and before the eyes of her dumbfounded husband, she bares her entire past in giving the evidence that frees Dad. The sudden shock is too great for Dad, in his weakened condition, and the old criminal dies in his daughter's arms. Henry enters with news that the real murderer has been killed. John cannot hold out against the pathetic appeal of his young wife for his former love, and he freely forgives her. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less