By day, actor John Wilkes Booth is a charming Confederate spy; by night, a troubled man leading a double life.

As he attempts to uncover Abraham Lincoln's habits by speaking with his medium, Booth becomes tormented by a malevolent spirit and devises a plan to assassinate the President.

But in the midst of his murderous plan, Booth falls in love with the beautiful actress, Alice Grey. As their growing love tests their loyalties, will death or duty prevail?