A mild-mannered bank messenger named Wally Griggs lives a double life as James Brown, a wild and rakish adventurer. He catches the eye of bank president Halliday, curious about his exploits, and of his coworker and only friend Mary, who is romantically interested in him. Mary lost her fortune after trusting a swindler named "Big Bill" Thaine, who is now a
district attorney determined to marry her despite her reluctance. Wally decides to steal money from the bank, leading to his arrest by Thaine. He sues for
false imprisonment and in the process manages to win back Mary's money. He then returns the stolen bank bonds while faking
amnesia. A publisher, intrigued by Wally's tales about his life as James Brown, offers him a book deal. Making enough money to support himself as an author, Wally quits his job and marries Mary. (then known by her birth name Jane Peters) in her film debut as Grigg's sister ==Cast==