Michael Faversham, a puritanical minister determined to stomp out immorality, orders one of his parishioners, Rose Gibbard, to confess in public that she is the mother of an illegitimate child, knowing that it will bring shame and condemnation to her. Meanwhile, he is consumed with desire for another of his parishioners, the lovely Audrey Lesden. One day the two of them find themselves alone on a deserted island, and the attraction of Faversham and the married Audrey for each other is too difficult for them to resist. Complications ensue.

Conway Tearle
as Rev. Michael Faversham

Rosemary Theby
as Audrey Lesden

Sam Sothern
as Andrew Gibbard

Esther Ralston
as Rose Gibbard

Hal Wilson
as Whitycombe

Warren Millais
as Bob

Lenore Lynard
as Mrs. Deane

Walter Bytell
as Rev. Dockwray