John Merrick, a bookie syndicate head, is in love with Felice Stuart, the publisher's daughter, despite the newspaper's crusade against him and the rackets. When a reporter and Merrick's son are killed, Merrick helps bring down the syndicate, ultimately to his own disadvantage.
The System
John Merrick, a gambler and bookie syndicate leader, is targeted by a crusading newspaper due to his involvement in the rackets. However, the real motivation behind the newspaper's efforts lies in Merrick's romantic relationship with Felice Stuart, the daughter of the newspaper's p...
