Summary
In a tale of indulgence and deception, William Randall's decision to become a bootlegger stems from his desire to satiate his wife Barbara's extravagant tastes. This choice, however, comes with a steep price: his freedom. Randall finds himself ensnared in a life of crime, only able to escape to his familial duties on weekends. Meanwhile, Barbara, ostensibly faithful yet drawn to the allure of a jazz ensemble, immerses herself in the hedonistic world of fashionable resorts. A harrowing canoeing incident nearly claims her life when a yacht collides with their vessel, but it is not the accident that alters her fate; rather, it is the malicious gossip spread by resort patrons that sows discord between the couple. Convinced of Barbara's infidelity, Randall abandons her, leading her to seek solace in Paris. As Federal agents close in on Randall, he secures his release on bail, only to hastily depart for Paris. Upon his arrival, he finds Barbara on the brink of death, having ingested poison. The timely intervention of Randall's love rekindles their bond, and together they flee to America, leaving their tumultuous past behind.
Synopsis
William Randall becomes a bootlegger to provide his wife with the luxuries she demands. As a consequence, he is free only on weekends while Barbara is influenced by a jazz set and spends most of her time at fashionable resorts. Although Barbara remains faithful to her husband, she goes canoeing with another man and nearly drowns when their canoe is hit by a yacht. Gossipers at the resort convince William that Barbara was cheating and he should leave her. She goes to Paris, France, while Federal agents arrest Randall and release him under bail. Meanwhile Barbara, left alone, sends for her husband, who, instead of replying, catches the first plane to Paris. Barbara has already taken poison, but she recovers when Randall arrives and they return to America together.
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