Jean Boucheron the cat burglar is the darling of the Montmartre whores--and catches the eye of slumming socialite Zelia de Chaumont, who decides to "reform" him. A complication is his lovely young ward Odile... murder and a grand courtoom scene ensue.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ruth ChattertonZelia de Chaumont | Zelia de Chaumont |
 Anton WalbrookJean Boucheron, the 'Rat' | Jean Boucheron, the 'Rat' |
 Rène RayOdile Verdier | Odile Verdier |
 Beatrix LehmannMarguerite | Marguerite |
 Mary ClareMere Colline | Mere Colline |
 Felix AylmerProsecuting Counsel | Prosecuting Counsel |
 Hugh MillerLuis Stets | Luis Stets |
 Gordon McLeodCaillard | Caillard |
 Frederick CulleyJudge | Judge |
 Nadine MarchRose | Rose |
 George MerrittPierre Verdier | Pierre Verdier |
 Leo GennDefending Counsel | Defending Counsel |
| FFanny WrightTherese | Therese |
| BBob GregoryAlbert | Albert |
| IIvan WilmotPeter | Peter |