A television producer decides to find out the whereabouts of a former movie actress whose career has long since faded, then discovers that his inquiries have set off a string of murders.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Don MurrayWilliam Martin | William Martin |
 Bert ConvyF.J. Allen | F.J. Allen |
 Yvonne De CarloLorraine | Lorraine |
 Gloria GrahameCarolyn Porter | Carolyn Porter |
 Van JohnsonJohnny Leverett | Johnny Leverett |
 Ralph MeekerInspector DeBiesse | Inspector DeBiesse |
 Cameron MitchellNorman Wilder | Norman Wilder |
 Mary Ann MobleyThe Librarian | The Librarian |
 Joe SantosLieutenant Scott | Lieutenant Scott |
 Laraine StephensPaula | Paula |
 John IrelandBruno Walters | Bruno Walters |
 Walter PidgeonJohn Pahlman | John Pahlman |
 Felice OrlandiFeldman | Feldman |
 Sherry JacksonPat Clauson | Pat Clauson |
 Frankie DarroStudio Guard | Studio Guard |
 Candice RialsonJanet (uncredited) | Janet (uncredited) |