Wilbur North (H.A. Livingston), an Annapolis cadet, rescues Marjorie (Kathlyn Williams) from the surf. He calls at her home that evening and they stroll. They also exchange photos. Four years later Marjorie marries Prince Lorenzo (Al Ernest Garcia) to satisfy her mother's social ambition, but she still loves Wilbur. Marjorie and Wilbur next meet at a naval reception in Italy. Both are unhappy. In a secluded nook they pour out their sympathy for each other, which is observed by Prince Orloff (Henry W. Otto), friend of Prince Lorenzo. Orloff notifies Lorenzo, who goes to take a look, but finds Wilbur making love to Marjorie's sister. This results in a duel between Orloff and Lorenzo, in which Lorenzo is killed. The wisdom of depicting Prince Lorenzo as a manly Italian nobleman raises the production out of the rut of cheap melodrama. Mr. Lem B. Parker, the author and producer of the picture, is to be congratulated for his persistent efforts in showing the full figure on the screen, instead of cutting everybody off at the knees. The action is just as plain, and he gets the full benefit of his beautiful scenic selections. There isn't much use for beautiful settings if close up acting obscures them all. The story is not altogether clear in spots. There is confusion as to the identity of the two princes, and the sister of Marjorie, The photography unfortunately is dark. The light seems to be from the wrong direction and throws the faces into their own shade. This kills expression. We mention it lest someone be inclined to blame Mr. Parker's use of the full length figure for the lack of facial expression. The story is good and there is fine composition in many of the scenes. - The Moving Picture World, August 16, 1913
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