

Drama
Overview
A study of an amoral and sleazy defense lawyer who suddenly tries to "go straight" when he finds out that his tart wife is cheating on him; as well as the similarities he has in life with one of his clients.
Top Cast


Milburn Stone
Milburn Stone
Martin Strang
Milburn Stone
Martin Strang


Katherine DeMille
Katherine DeMille
Lucille Strang
Katherine DeMille
Lucille Strang


Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle
William Jackson
Paul Guilfoyle
William Jackson


Stanley Waxman
Stanley Waxman
Dr. James Anderson
Stanley Waxman
Dr. James Anderson


Norman Budd
Norman Budd
James Tillton
Norman Budd
James Tillton


Jonathan Hale
Jonathan Hale
Judge Allan J. Brooks
Jonathan Hale
Judge Allan J. Brooks


John Hamilton
John Hamilton
Lt. Edwards
John Hamilton
Lt. Edwards


Joseph Forte
Joseph Forte
District Attorney (as Joe Forte)
Joseph Forte
District Attorney (as Joe Forte)
Jess Kirkpatrick
Jess Kirkpatrick
Patrolman Patrick Riley (as Jesse Kirkpatrick)
Jess Kirkpatrick
Patrolman Patrick Riley (as Jesse Kirkpatrick)


Herb Vigran
Herb Vigran
Reporter with pipe
Herb Vigran
Reporter with pipe
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