Princess Cleopatra is caught in a spiral of intrigue at teh Egyptian court. Assassination attempts are made against her father, the Pharaoh, and she suspects her own sister of betrayal. moving in disguise among the commn poeple, Cleopatra witnesses their poverty and feels their anger toward the Pharaoh. Fearful for her father's life, she flees with him to Rome. There, her intelligence and charm win the support of Julius Caesar. Cleopatra truimphantly returns to Egypt, knowing that while the Romans can help win back her country, only compassion will conquer the hearts of the people.