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