Among the struggling residents of a theatrical boarding-house is luckless Eric, scion of an acting dynasty. Due to an offer to star as ‚Hamlet' he takes lessons from a faded actor and scores a huge hit - but he forgets his old friends.

Among the residents of a theatrical boarding-house is the last member of a once-great acting family, down on his luck. When an offer to star in a London "Hamlet" comes, he takes lessons from a faded former star and goes on to huge success--but he forgets his old friends.—WesternOne