After the death of her brother, "Tommy" Carlton makes the acquaintance of a neighbor, Harold Graypon, who invites her to a party. Tommy, who is a bit of a hoyden, attends the party in overalls and shocks the guests. Tommy is later ejected from her home and takes refuge in a shack in the mountains, where she makes rustic furniture for a living. Despite the interference of Grace, Tommy and Harold finds happiness with each other.
Unfortunately the movie Wasted Lives is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Writing | Van A. James | Writer |
| Directing | John Gorman | Director |
| Writing | Maude P. Kelso | Adaptation |
