Longshoreman Johnny Barnes is in love with Kitty Tracy, barmaid at her father's waterfront saloon, and he beats up Cassidy, a crooked politician who has been annoying her. Cassidy is murdered that night and Johnny is jailed for the crime. Kitty, her father Andy Tracy, and waterfront-priest Father Cameron believe Johnny is innocent but all evidence points to his guilt.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Burgess MeredithJohnny Barnes | Johnny Barnes |
 Irene HerveyKitty Tracy | Kitty Tracy |
 Barry FitzgeraldThe Icky | The Icky |
 Raymond WalburnAdm. Andy Tracy | Adm. Andy Tracy |
 Robert ArmstrongFather Cameron | Father Cameron |
 Esther RalstonFrances March | Frances March |
 Edward GarganHank | Hank |
 Edward PawleyMonte March | Monte March |
 Esther HowardJean-Beauty Shop owner | Jean-Beauty Shop owner |
 Lewis HowardWarren Sanford | Warren Sanford |
 Minerva UrecalLandlady | Landlady |
 Don ZelayaFelipe | Felipe |
 Glenn StrangeMike | Mike |
 William B. DavidsonDist. Atty. Craig | Dist. Atty. Craig |
 Joe DowningCassidy | Cassidy |
 Colin CampbellDr. Conway | Dr. Conway |