Jack Joyce, who worked in old Abner Hope's garage, was always dreaming of big schemes, but had no capital with which to realize them. Abner Hope, who is regarded as a "queer one," tell Jack that the world will end on September 1st, and gives him his savings to spend during the few remaining weeks. As a result, Jack becomes a king of power, and becomes engaged to Curt Horndyke's daughter, although he loves Mary Ellen, Abner's granddaughter. Then comes the climax - the end of the world - which, with its dénouement, makes one of the most fascinating endings ever screened.

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Cast

Norma Shearer

Mary Ellen Hope

Jack Pickford

Jack Joyce

Claire McDowell

Mrs. Joyce

Alec B. Francis

Abner Hope

Herbert Prior

Curt Horndyke

Ann May

Helen Horndyke