Elna Curry, once a concert pianist, develops an unfounded jealousy of neighbor, Trudie Morrow. Elna who suffers from neurasthenia, believes that Trudie is having an affair with her husband, John, and vows revenge on Trudie. John explains to Trudie Elna's condition and plan. Trudie, being good-hearted tells John that she'll move. One evening, John returns late from work to discover Elna dead. John burns Elna's suicide note to protect Trudie. This results in John being charged for murder and put on trial.
as John Curry
as Ginger Blake
as Philo Strawn (as Charlie Ruggles)
as Herbert Morrow
as Trudie Morrow
as Mazie Strawn
as Elna Curry
as "Grandpop" Strawn (as Charles Grapewin)
as Mrs. Morrow
as Martha Blake
as Prosecuting Attorney
as Junior Strawn
as Otto
as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
as Judge (uncredited)
as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
as Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Jimmy, trash collector (uncredited)
as Baliff (uncredited)
as Mr. Henry Morrow (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)