A wealthy Broadway playboy is found dead, and it comes to light that he was a vicious blackmailer. It's up to police lieutenant Jim Stevens to pick the murderer out of several likely candidates. Meanwhile, Stevens embarks on a torrid affair with Lou Ann Winton, who may or may not be involved.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 George BrentLt. Jim Stevens | Lt. Jim Stevens |
 Margaret LindsayLou Winton | Lou Winton |
 Eugene PalletteSgt. Boggs | Sgt. Boggs |
 Edward EllisDr. Van de Water | Dr. Van de Water |
 Robert BarratAnderzian | Anderzian |
 Theodore NewtonJack Winton | Jack Winton |
 Murray KinnellHorton | Horton |
 Hobart CavanaughMuggs Manton | Muggs Manton |
 Hugh HerbertManny Wales | Manny Wales |
 Henry O'NeillInspector Donnelly | Inspector Donnelly |
 Dorothy BurgessDolly White | Dolly White |
 Frank DarienManley | Manley |
 Kenneth ThomsonGordon Bates | Gordon Bates |
 Ken MurrayMac | Mac |
 Spencer ChartersTeletype Man (uncredited) | Teletype Man (uncredited) |
 Al St. JohnDetainee Touching Cigarette Pack (uncredited) | Detainee Touching Cigarette Pack (uncredited) |
 Ben TaggartThird-Degree Detective (uncredited) | Third-Degree Detective (uncredited) |
 Matt McHughMan picked up by police wagon (uncredited) | Man picked up by police wagon (uncredited) |