Under Cover

In Paris, at her Godmother's place, Ethel Cartwright meets dashing Stephen Denby but she is reluctant to reciprocate her interest in her because he seems to be idle. Denby is actually a jewel smuggler and sells a $200,000 pearl necklace. Ethel notices her necklace is gone upon her arrival in New York and claims her insurance money. The insurance company inspector finds the behavior of Ethel's sister very peculiar and has her investigated by Taylor, a customs inspector. She soon reveals that she is the thief. Taylor tells Ethel he can forget the whole story if she helps him frame Denby. Ethel agrees and does it. As he is about to be taken to jail, Denby offers Taylor $30,000 to release him. Taylor accepts. Denby reveals himself a secret service agent in charge of catching a customs inspector who has been dealing illegally with smugglers for three years: Taylor. Ethel eventually marries Denby.

Director

Robert G. Vignola

Writer

Doty Hobart, Roi Cooper Megrue

Released

20 Jul 1916