Michael Frazer, newly rich from his invention of a can-opener, has drifted away from Jane, his wife, who persists in her old-fashioned ways. He advises his daughter Marcia to marry "someone congenial so that when love goes you will have common interests." Neighboring architect Jack Ballard obtains the contract to design Frazer's house through the friendship of his attractive wife, Emily, with Frazer. Emily and Frazer become intimate friends, arousing the concern of Mrs. Frazer and Jack Ballard. Determined to teach his wife a lesson and win her back, Jack asks Marcia Frazer to run away with him. She consents but later reconsiders and they return home. Frazer realizes that Mrs. Ballard meant nothing to him, and Jack is reunited with his wife.

James Kirkwood
as Michael Frazer

Cleo Madison
as Jane Frazer

Grace Darmond
as Emily Ballard

Arthur Rankin
as Dick Everton

Vernon Steele
as Jack Ballard

Carmelita Geraghty
as Marcia Frazer

Muriel McCormac
as Baby Ballard