A lawyer is haunted by a previous case in which he manipulated evidence and convicted an innocent man.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edmund LoweWilliam J. Burton | William J. Burton |
 Evelyn BrentVal Lorraine | Val Lorraine |
 Constance CummingsRuth Barry | Ruth Barry |
 Don DillawayPaul Wallace | Paul Wallace |
| DDouglas HaigPaul Wallace as a Boy | Paul Wallace as a Boy |
 Dorothy PetersonMrs. Wallace | Mrs. Wallace |
 Bradley PageNick Quinn aka Kramer | Nick Quinn aka Kramer |
 Nat PendletonMugg Malone | Mugg Malone |
 Dwight FryeJames Wallace | James Wallace |
 Wallis ClarkDistrict Attorney James A. Crowell | District Attorney James A. Crowell |
 Clarence MuseJefferson Q. Leffingwell | Jefferson Q. Leffingwell |
 Blackie WhitefordTall man leaving courtroom | Tall man leaving courtroom |
 Oscar ApfelManaging Editor | Managing Editor |
 Bess FlowersTelephone Operator | Telephone Operator |
| EEddie FosterMalone's Betting Crony in Courtroom | Malone's Betting Crony in Courtroom |
| SSherry HallReporter | Reporter |
 Eddie KaneAttorney Abe Steiner | Attorney Abe Steiner |
 Pat O'MalleyDr. Strong | Dr. Strong |
 Lee PhelpsRadio Test Man | Radio Test Man |
 Hal PriceRobbie, City Editor | Robbie, City Editor |