College professor Andrew Griggs teaches the wisdom of the ages to rich students who could care less, for a pitiful salary. While the intellectual Griggs family starves, the immigrant businessman Olsen’s family thrives next door. When young Amelia Gr iggs - loved by both a rich student and a poor minister - falls ill from overwork, her mother is tempted to steal from the Olsens. Filmmaker Lois Weber exposes the social conflicts of her day in this silent film. DVD includes commentary by Shelley Stamp. Music for this editon by Jim Parker. Stars Claire Windsor, Louis Calhern, Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade. Lois Weber Productions.