Gordon White, a handsome young mountaineer, falls in love with Viola Lorraine, an actress, and inspired by her, writes a play which, with Viola in the lead, makes a big hit. He marries the girl, but his absorption in play-writing causes them to drift apart, until they finally separate. By strange chance, they both take the same steamer for a Southern port, and when the boat is rammed and sunk by another steamer the two are cast away on a deserted island. There, after many hardships and a complete readjustment of their relations. Love comes into its own and the pair find happiness. Shortly after the birth of their child, a steamer sees their signal and takes them off from the island, which they leave with some regret. Back in civilization, Viola receives many flattering offers of theatrical engagements, but after a struggle, decides in favor of home life and her husband.