Tom Conlin, walks the beat in an Italian neighborhood and falls in love with Tita Sartori, the daughter of a florist. Tita returns Tom's affection but keeps him at a distance, believing him to be married; Tita is also wooed by an unscrupulous politician of considerable wealth. This politician is responsible for the death of an Italian youth, who was also in love with Tita. He later kidnaps Tita, confining her to his apartment. She is rescued by Tom, who captures the murderer after a brutal battle in a restaurant. Tita learns that Tom is single, and she admits her love for him.