Gary Cooper is cast as a racketeer recognized just as The Youngster. He has selected a life of criminal activity out of love for Nan, the daughter of mob henchman Pop Cooley. Ultimately railroaded into prison by her jagged accomplices, Nan begs The Youngster to quit the rackets, however he declines. Points go downhill extremely rapidly afterwards, finishing with The Kid and also Nan being taken "for a flight".