When retired merchant J. T. Manly is murdered, his son James, with whom he had quarreled, is arrested and finally convicted through the testimony of Manly's valet Aguinaldo. Shortly before James's execution, Sidney Holmes reveals to retired criminologist Martin Cross that on the night of the murder, he saw Aguinaldo commit the crime
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Leah BairdHelen West | Helen West |
 James MorrisonJames Manly / Aguinaldo | James Manly / Aguinaldo |
 Violet PalmerPeggy Harmon | Peggy Harmon |
 Harry BurkhardtRobert West | Robert West |
| EEdward MacKaySidney Holmes | Sidney Holmes |
 Ben Hendricks Sr.Martin Cross | Martin Cross |
 Mathilde BrundageMrs. Harmon | Mrs. Harmon |
 Joseph BurkeJ.T. Manly | J.T. Manly |
| FFlorence SottongMolly West | Molly West |