In the 1850s, a young prince in India promises his dying father he will lead a revolt against the English colonial masters of India. However, since he is half-European himself, he can't bring himself to do it and flees to America, to live in obscurity. He finds, however, that he can't outrun his obligations, and he soon meets a messenger sent from India to remind him of the promise he made to his father. Complications ensue.—[email protected]

East Indian prince Har Dyal Rutton promises his dying father to lead a revolt against English rule. However, his occidental sympathies prompt him to flee to the U.S. and live in obscurity. While in exile, Har Dyal Rutton meets his American doppelganger, David Amber, whom he persuades to assume his throne in India. The prince is reminded of his oath by a Hindu messenger, but he remains defiant and is mortally wounded. In India, David falls in love with Sophia Farrell, daughter of a British colonel. Anti-British rebels Salig Singh and Princess Nairaini discover David's true identity and plan to usurp the throne. Sophia is abducted and taken to the Temple of the Bronze Bell, where David denounces the rebellion. Just as the fanatics are about to kill Sophia and David, British troops arrive.—AFI