Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.
as Stephen Byrne
as Marjorie Byrne
as John Byrne
as Emily Gaunt
as Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
as Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
as Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
as Harry - coroner chairing inquest
as D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
as Mr. Gaunt
as Mrs. Gaunt
as Inspector Sarten
as Effie Ferguson - Party Guest
as Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
as Miller, bookseller
as Walter Herbert, office boy
as Coroner's Court Clerk
