Crooks plot to steal a payroll being shipped by air.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John TrentTailspin Tommy Tompkins | Tailspin Tommy Tompkins |
 Marjorie ReynoldsBetty Lou | Betty Lou |
 Milburn StoneSkeeter | Skeeter |
 Jason Robards Sr.Paul Smith | Paul Smith |
| TTommy BakerWhitey | Whitey |
 Dennis MooreMike | Mike |
 Julius TannenDawson | Dawson |
 Eddie ParkerWilliams | Williams |
 Joseph E. BernardBrown | Brown |
| HHarry Harvey Jr.Johnny | Johnny |
| WWalter WillsCap | Cap |
 Forrest TaylorPolice Radio Dispatcher | Police Radio Dispatcher |