

Drama
Overview
Before Ruth Vincent, daughter of a state governor, and state attorney general Robert Sheldon can announce their marriage, the governor is accused of bribe-taking. To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, they decide to keep their marriage secret. The political intrigue becomes more involved, and no one is quite what they seem. Soon Sheldon and Ruth must decide between saving the governor's career and an innocent person's life.
Top Cast


Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck
Ruth Vincent
Barbara Stanwyck
Ruth Vincent


Warren William
Warren William
Robert Sheldon
Warren William
Robert Sheldon


Glenda Farrell
Glenda Farrell
Hazel Normandie
Glenda Farrell
Hazel Normandie


Grant Mitchell
Grant Mitchell
Willis Martin
Grant Mitchell
Willis Martin


Arthur Byron
Arthur Byron
Governor W.H. Vincent
Arthur Byron
Governor W.H. Vincent


Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Jim Lansdale
Henry O'Neill
Jim Lansdale


Douglass Dumbrille
Douglass Dumbrille
Breeden
Douglass Dumbrille
Breeden


Arthur Aylesworth
Arthur Aylesworth
Lt. Tom Nigard
Arthur Aylesworth
Lt. Tom Nigard


Willard Robertson
Willard Robertson
Representative Grosvenor
Willard Robertson
Representative Grosvenor


William B. Davidson
William B. Davidson
Representative McPherson
William B. Davidson
Representative McPherson
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