 Karim, the only son of a wealthy diamond merchant in India survives a vicious attack by bandits that leaves his father dead, and wealth looted. He only has a diamond in his possession. When he attempts to sell this diamond to a jeweler in Bombay, he is accused of stealing it, and arrested by the police. He is released when a male Caucasian comes to his rescue and testifies in his favor. Years later, Karim has sold the diamond, and is now a very wealthy man and eligible bachelor. He meets with Amereican Janice Darsey and both fall in love, and want to get married. Janice s aunt does not want her to marry a non-Caucasian male, and telegrams her nephew to come and attempt to cancel this relationship. Her nephew comes over and meets Karim. That s when Karim finds out that the nephew and the aunt are opposed to his relationship with Janice, and that the nephew is the very same American who came to his aid in the courthouse. Now Karim must decide to appease his benefactor and forsake his love for Janice or otherwise.