Moll Flanders is separated from her mother as a baby and raised by Gypsies; rescued by the mayor, Moll later marries his son Robin.

Moll meets a young sea captain and is forced back to England where she meets and bonds with rich Jemmy Seagrove.

Molly discovers the truth about her new husband; Moll meets Mr Bland during a coach holdup.

When the money runs out, Moll turns to crime and is sent to prison.