The Emigrants (1921)

Daughter of Prince Makaroff, indulged child of extravagant parents, the objection of money-lender's lust. Her father, in attempt not to deprive his family of accustomed luxury, is prey of unscrupulous man, who demands hand of the Princess when the Prince is unable to meet obligations. Follows death of the father, and subsequent murder of money-lender. Evidence would convict girl, who believes herself guilty, but jury returns verdict "justified self-defense." It is finally found that she did not fire the fatal shot, but a man whom she had befriended in the old days fired to bring the schemes of a spy to an end and save the girl he had loved during the months of hard- ship, intervening.