Two con men join the circus, but one of them has a change of heart when he meets the orphans who are receiving the benefit money they plan to steal.

Mountain folk Lem and Jody Clemens decide to join the circus, even though they don't have any acts.

Inventor Elmer Purdy returns, with a "magic lantern" that he claims will show moving pictures. His first showing fails and Corky convinces Joey to bail Elmer out of jail... putting the circus in jeopardy.