Philandering actor Richard Hardell is murdered at a movie studio. His jealous wife Blanche, his director Rupert Borka, and a girl he mistreated, Helen MacDonald, all have substantial reasons for having wanted him dead.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Neil HamiltonTony White | Tony White |
 Doris HillHelen MacDonald | Helen MacDonald |
 Warner OlandRupert Borka | Rupert Borka |
 Fredric MarchRichard Hardell | Richard Hardell |
 Chester ConklinGeorge (Studio Gateman) | George (Studio Gateman) |
 Florence EldridgeBlanche Hardell | Blanche Hardell |
 Guy OliverHank MacDonald - the Studio Watchman | Hank MacDonald - the Studio Watchman |
| DDonald MacKenzieCaptain Coffin | Captain Coffin |
 Gardner JamesTed MacDonald | Ted MacDonald |
 Eugene PalletteDetective Lieutenant Dirk | Detective Lieutenant Dirk |
 E.H. CalvertR.C. Grant | R.C. Grant |
 Mischa AuerGrant's Secretary | Grant's Secretary |