Stock actor Lloyd Warrington is with his wife and family in the West. He notes an article in a theatrical paper to the effect that western actors are receiving more recognition in the East. Despite his wife's protests, he decides to go try for a part in one of the Broadway theaters. He leaves home and goes to New York. Several unsuccessful weeks elapse. Lloyd fails to get employment, and as a last resort, he applies at the office of Charles Lohman, a big producer, who refuses to see him. As he turns to leave he meets Gilbert Light, an old friend who has made good, and through Light's influence he is given an interview with Lohman and makes a favorable impression, Lohman shows him a part in a new play and promises to give him a chance at it. Lloyd leaves the office delighted. In his little hall bedroom he is reading over the part he is to play when a letter from Lohman arrives saying that the management is afraid to try him out. He is heartbroken when his friend Light comes in. Light is shown the letter and suggests a plan to convince Lohman and the author of his ability. Lloyd and Light dress and go to the club where Lohman and the author are spending the evening. They speak to them as they pass and sit down at a nearby table to play cards. As they play, Lloyd picks a quarrel with Light, which is seen by Lohman and the author. The quarrel results in Lloyd rising and shooting Light in the presence of all the club members. Lohman is panic-stricken at the cold-blooded murder and almost overcome by the excitement. Lloyd makes his escape from the room, leaving the attendants to take care of Light. A few moments later when Light is somewhat revived and the author has recovered his nerve. Lloyd re-enters the scene and explains that he was simply staging the big scene from Lohman's play to convince him of his ability. Lohman is again overcome, realizes Lloyd's ability, and gives him a contract on the spot. The night of the opening performance witnesses Lloyd's triumph, surrounded by his family.
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