An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.

Humphrey Bogartas Andrew Morton
John Derekas Nick Romano
George Macreadyas Dist. Atty. Kerman
Allene Robertsas Emma
Candy Toxtonas Adele Morton
Mickey Knoxas Vito
Barry Kelleyas Judge Drake
Florence Aueras Aunt Lena (uncredited)
Vince Barnettas Carl Swanson - Bartender (uncredited)
Argentina Brunettias Ma Romano (uncredited)