A woman suffers a nervous breakdown and from an oppressive mother before being freed by the love of a man she meets on a cruise.

Bette Davisas Charlotte Vale
Paul Henreidas Jeremiah 'Jerry' Duvaux Durrance
Claude Rainsas Dr. Jaquith
Gladys Cooperas Mrs. Henry Vale
Bonita Granvilleas June Vale
John Loderas Elliot Livingston
Ilka Chaseas Lisa Vale
Lee Patrickas Deb McIntyre
Franklin Pangbornas Mr. Thompson
Katharine Alexanderas Miss Trask