Society lawyer Christopher Durant agrees to defend his friend Phil Siddall who was arrested for the murder of an ex-girlfriend. With the help of nightclub singer Pat Abbott and crime boss Tony Gazotti (a former client), Durant launches his own investigation of the murder in order to prove his friend's innocence.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Walter PidgeonChristopher Durant | Christopher Durant |
 Virginia BrucePat Abbott | Pat Abbott |
 Leo CarrilloTony Gazotti | Tony Gazotti |
 Eduardo CiannelliJim Crelliman | Jim Crelliman |
 Lee BowmanPhil Saddall | Phil Saddall |
 Frances MercerSue Leonard | Sue Leonard |
 Ann MorrissJudy Barton | Judy Barton |
 Herbert MundinLayton | Layton |
 Frank M. ThomasLt. Stevens | Lt. Stevens |
 Edward BrophyMax | Max |
 Tom KennedyAlf | Alf |
 Clarence KolbMr. Leonard | Mr. Leonard |
 Pierre WatkinHenry V. Adams | Henry V. Adams |
 Ian WolfeSchmidt | Schmidt |
 Paul GuilfoyleMurtock | Murtock |
 Bess FlowersSecretary | Secretary |
 Joseph CrehanCity Editor | City Editor |
 Lillian YarboMaid | Maid |
| EEric WiltonValet | Valet |