The Escape

The film tells the story of the Joyce family, headed by Jim Joyce, a cruel and senseless man. Larry Joyce contracts a case of syphilis, and seeks out treatment from Doctor Von Eiden, who also takes a keen interest in Larry's sister May. May is unable to find employment and enters into a relationship with a wealthy senator as a kept woman. May will not marry the Senator, her sister Jennie does marry a man named "Bull" McGee (Crisp)