Elsa Carlyle is an impulsive and charismatic gambler who has fallen on hard times and owes a large sum of money. A wealthy playboy promises to help her but his price may be more than Elsa is prepared to give.
Pennsylvania, 1859. Railroad tycoon Brenna is muscling in on oil-drilling farmers, led by Peter Cortland. Cortland must try to save their oil business, while also saving his marriage.