Fred Datig Jr.

In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.

A former prisoner of war, Frank Enley is hailed as a hero in his California town. However, Frank has a shameful secret that comes back to haunt him when fellow survivor Joe Parkson emerges, intent on making Frank pay for his past deeds.

A couple of gamblers pressure the local night club owner to rig things so the local college rowing crew will lose their upcoming race.