As described in a film magazine reviews, Poppy La Rue is given a job in the hotel as “private hostess”(generally a silent film era euphemism for prostitute) as an alternative to jail when her theatrical troupe from the United States is stranded and cannot pay the hotel bill in Singapore. She becomes interested in Phil Douglas, a nerve shattered war veteran disgusted with life. Douglas kills “The Crab” in an attempted theft of Douglas’ wallet.
In a film magazine review, Poppy La Rue is given a job as a silent film era prostitute to avoid jail when her troupe from the United States is unable to pay their hotel bill in Singapore. She becomes romantically involved with Phil Douglas, a war veteran who has lost faith in life. Douglas kills "The Crab" after he attempts to steal Douglas' wallet.