The love affair of an ex-convict with a showgirl, unleashes the jealousy of his older, wealthy and unbalanced wife. A murder plot, staged phoney suicide and other twists and turns follow.

An orchestra director had a son as a result of an affair in his youth and hides the fact from his wife. But the young man succeeds as a musician and the truth soon comes to light.

The education received at home influences the future of some neighborhood boys of different economic status.

Of two marine brothers, one will not fulfill his duty while the other will sacrifice himself to save his ship.