Beverly Calhoun, discovering that her Cousin Oscar is
the heir to the throne of Graustark, a European kingdom, joins him
there. They are met by the Duke Travina, the temporary regent.
General Marlanx, pretender to the throne, learning of
the young prince's arrival, plots with Saranoff to assassinate him.
In the Alps, Oscar is injured while skiing, and the
duke suggests that Beverly wear Oscar's uniform and impersonate him
until he recovers; Saranoff's plot is thwarted by Danton, leader of
a group of shepherds. Danton becomes her constant companion
and guard, and she obtains women's clothing to charm him.
Confusing her as a rival to the "prince," Danton
jealously challenges the prince to a duel. Oscar reveals the
impersonation to Marlanx, but Danton, acknowledging himself to be
the prince of a nearby kingdom, exposes the pretender's plot and
wins the hand of Beverly.