In the film, a northern lawyer named John Reynolds ventures to New Orleans to tackle the corrupt lottery-based crime syndicate. As he navigates the city, he meets Julie Mirbeau, and they develop a romantic connection. However, their budding relationship is complicated by the fact that her father is the head of the lottery, placing them on opposite sides of the conflict. When her father is murdered, Julie becomes increasingly entangled in the illegal activities and works to thwart Reynolds' efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Lady from Louisiana
A Northern lawyer ventures to 1890s New Orleans to support a local reform movement, clashing with a corrupt Southern ex-general and his captivating daughter who run a rigged lottery.