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Manuel Torres, a millionaire banker of the City of Mexico, has been secretly a sympathizer with the Constitutionalists, but gives large sums to the Huerta administration for certain oil ... See full summary
Manuel Torres, a millionaire banker of the City of Mexico, has been secretly a sympathizer with the Constitutionalists, but gives large sums to the Huerta administration for certain oil concessions. Havilando, a captain in Huerta's army, falls in love with Isabel, only daughter of M. Torres, while negotiating with the banker for money. Havilando, left alone in Torres library, seeing the safe open, discovers a confidential letter from General Carranzas. He steals the letter and takes it to Huerta, who immediately has Torres arrested, thrown into prison, and confiscates his property. Isabel makes a strong appeal to Huerta for her father. Finally Huerta, who needs a spy in New York City, offers consideration if Isabel will become a spy. She readily consents, goes to New York City and meets Jack Conway, a captain in the United States Navy. Both become infatuated and while on a mission for Mexico, Isabel prevents the Mexican conspirators from murdering Jack Conway. Isabel is much incensed ...

Cast overview:
Thomas E. Shea Thomas E. Shea - Captain Jack Conway
Dixie Compton Dixie Compton - Isabelle Torres
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