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Four winners, out of 75,000 entrants, of a beauty contest supported by movie fan magazines appear in this film.

Famous Shakespearian actor Barry Carleton is unable to cope with his success, falls into drunkenness, and causes his wife to leave him and then to bring up their daughter, Rose, in the belief that her father is dead. Years later, when applying to play again the role of Lear, he is assigned to be dresser for Gilbert Gordon and learns that the production's backer seeks Rose's favor by casting her as Cordelia. On opening night Gilbert, who knows the truth, gets drunk; and Barry goes on in his place. The performance is a great success, Barry is reunited with his wife, and Rose is engaged to Gilbert.

Nick Carter investigates the mysterious death of a man attending a Spiritualistic seance held in the home of a psychic scientist, friend of the man who suddenly died.

Following a scandalous poker party, Douglas Kenyon acts as escort to Marcia Walsh, a showgirl whom he "wins" in a game. When it is discovered that she has spent the night in his apartment, though innocently, he is discharged from the bank where he works. He then is separated from his sweetheart, Jean Bronson, who becomes an actress when he plans to prosecute her grandfather. After many complications, including the heroine's rescue from an unscrupulous theatrical producer, the lovers are reunited.

Nick Carter is hired by a rich man to verify his suspicions that the young man that is paying his daughter attentions is deceiving her. It is discovered that the boy is being lured by society crooks into blackmail.

Nellie Wayne, a retired Broadway actress, has a small dog named "Chum", who is part of a vaudeville act and is the sole support of the family. Looking for ways to make more money, she begins to write plays and sells them to a Hollywood producer, who expresses interest not only in her plays but possibly in re-starting her career.

Nick Carter, called to a prominent New York hotel room by a wealthy mine owner, finds him dead when he arrives. His investigation involves a number of supposed reputable business men, but he solves the mystery and brings all to justice.

Mary Shelly, the sole support for her invalid brother and sister, is courted by a mysterious stranger who offers to solve her financial problems. Her brother produces a large amount of money, which Mary applies to the mortgage on their home before she realizes it is counterfeit. She bets the remaining cash on a horse race, only to lose it all. Although she is in love with Richard Wayne, the desperate young woman agrees to marry the stranger. Richard reveals himself to be an agent of the U.S. Secret Service and the mystery man to be the leader of the counterfeiters. After bringing his rival to justice, Richard takes Mary as his wife.