A struggling playwright in 1850s Paris and his mate finds love that furnishes him with the inspiration he has long sought.

British Egyptologist, Professor Morlant, seeks immortality through the power of a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to earth to seek vengeance…

The tale of a young songwriter, the actress who helps him find success, and the vamp who sets her sights on him.