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Character actor Frank Keenan offers a fine performance in this comedy-drama that he also directed. He's John Conroy, who headed for the wilds of Alaska after his wife Annie (Lucille Ward) left him for another man and took their young son with her. Fifteen years later, he returns as a tramp to discover his wife married to Horace Manners, the mayor of a small town (Hardie Kirkland). The boy, Jack (Jay Belasco), is now grown and Manners is trying to force him into a marriage that is politically beneficial, even though Jack does not love the girl. In addition, Manners is trying to get his hands on property that rightfully belongs to the young man. To save Jack, Conroy does not reveal his identity but instead pretends to be a mere hobo who chooses to befriend him. With his help, Jack is able to win the girl he really loves, and Manning does not get control of the property. His job done and everybody happy, Conroy hits the road once again.