When a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner in a quiet Connecticut town, the citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldron, a nervous out-of-towner, as the killer. District Attorney Henry Harvey is then put on the case and faces political opposition in his attempt to prove Waldron's innocence.

Dana Andrewsas State's Attorney Henry L. Harvey
Jane Wyattas Madge Harvey
Lee J. Cobbas Chief Harold F. 'Robbie' Robinson
Cara Williamsas Irene Nelson
Arthur Kennedyas John Waldron
Sam Leveneas Morning Record's Reporter Dave Woods
Taylor Holmesas T.M. Wade
Robert Keithas 'Mac' McCreery
Ed Begleyas Paul Harris
Philip Coolidgeas Jim Crossman