A retired lady judge runs a private detective agency with a charming ex-con as her leg man and various parolees helping in the day-to-day operation.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bette DavisJudge Meredith | Judge Meredith |
 Doug McClureJake Wyler | Jake Wyler |
 Eric BraedenAnton Granicek | Anton Granicek |
 Joan Van ArkAlicia Dodd | Alicia Dodd |
 Gary ConwayFrank Morrison | Frank Morrison |
 Lou JacobiLt. Wolfson | Lt. Wolfson |
 James McEachinQuint | Quint |
 Kent SmithRobert Dodd | Robert Dodd |
 Barbara RhoadesChloe Jones | Chloe Jones |
 John RandolphJames Rockmore | James Rockmore |
 Milt KamenMr. Gilbert | Mr. Gilbert |
 John LuptonSen. Joseph Pritchard | Sen. Joseph Pritchard |
 Michael FoxDr. Simon | Dr. Simon |
| RRosanna HuffmanReceptionist | Receptionist |
 Eddie QuillanBilly Lambert | Billy Lambert |
 Celeste YarnallBallerina | Ballerina |
| RRay BallardHarvey Zikoff | Harvey Zikoff |
 Virginia CapersMabel Cobb | Mabel Cobb |
 Myron NatwickLyle Jefferson | Lyle Jefferson |
 Harriet E. MacGibbonHostess | Hostess |
| SStuart NisbetDoctor | Doctor |
| SSteve PeckPaul | Paul |
 Don Diamond1st Workman | 1st Workman |
 Margarita CordovaWoman | Woman |
| KKhalil BezaleelAfrican Diplomat | African Diplomat |
 Lisabeth HushCaroline Dodd (uncredited) | Caroline Dodd (uncredited) |