On the eve of WW-I the French Navy ship Lafayette returns to its Toulon base for one night. There is no shore leave, although wives are permitted to come to a party. The strain of command on the older captain and his new, young wife is very great.

Lil Dagover
as Lottie Corlaix

Walter Huston
as Captain Corlaix

Warren William
as Lieutenant d'Ortelles

John Wray
as Cmdr. Brambourg

George E. Stone
as Le Duc

Robert Warwick
as Morbraz

Matt McHugh
as Chief Petty Officer Vincent

Frederick Burton
as President of Courtmartial

Frank Leigh
as Pilot

Terrence Ray
as (no character info)