
In a series of flashbacks, shows that attorney John Morland has given a lift to a hitchhiker who turns out to be a murderer. As a result, Morland himself is implicated in a killing. A pair of detectives discover that Morland has been having business problems and no end of difficulties with his wife Catherine. The trail of clues leads to a surprising revelation.

as Catherine Morland

as Richard Conroy

as Detective Lieutenant Jerry McMullen

as John Morland

as Willis, Caretaker

as James O'Neil

as Marian Gordon

as Red Bailey

as Dorothy, Maid

as Detective Sergeant Tom Carey

as Patricia McMullen

as McMullen Girl, Outfielder

as Chinese Waiter

as Fire Warden at Car Wreck

as Mike

as Mrs. O'Neill

as Williams

as Dr. Pearson

as Detective Sergeant Gorman

as Trooper at Roadblock

as Radio Commentator (Voice)

as O'Neill's Secretary

as Denny

as Chris

as Coroner's Deputy

as X-Ray Technician

as X-Ray Technician

as Jerry McMullen Jr.

as Charlie, Policeman

as Joe, Railroad Worker