Crooked Streets

The film follows Gail Ellis, a secretary who joins Professor Silas Griswold and his wife on an expedition to China. While in Shanghai, Gail's curiosity leads her into the slums, where she unknowingly becomes part of a kidnapping plot. After a tense encounter with drunken sailors, she is rescued by Rupert O'Dare, a British secret service agent.

As the story unfolds, Rupert reveals that he is there to uncover a smuggling operation involving opium hidden in the antique vases. In a twist of fate, Gail also turns out to be a member of the United States Secret Service. Their paths cross not only in danger but also in romance, adding depth to this drama set against the backdrop of 1920s Shanghai. The film features a noteworthy cast, including Ethel Clayton and Jack Holt, making it a significant piece of early cinema.