An actress poses as an heiress who died, and dies fighting blackmailing detectives in a burning house.

A clan chief seeks revenge on the jealous Duke who outlawed him.

A French captain persuades a rich widow to become his mistress, but it is a scheme to test her love.

Colonel Barclay is found dead and his wife is arrested for the murder, but Holmes is convinced a missing door key will reveal the true killer.

In Scotland, a young man, Lochinvar insists on marrying Ellen, the woman he loves in spite of the fact that she is betrothed to another.

A young working-class girl causes a stir when she sneaks off for a romantic getaway with the wealthy heir of the mill where she works.