A man convicted of murdering his wife escapes from prison and works with a woman to try and prove his innocence.
Humphrey Bogart
as Vincent Parry
Lauren Bacall
as Irene Jansen
Bruce Bennett
as Bob
Agnes Moorehead
as Madge Rapf
Tom D'Andrea
as Cabby (Sam)
Clifton Young
as Baker
Douglas Kennedy
as Detective Kennedy
Rory Mallinson
as George Fellsinger
Houseley Stevenson
as Dr. Walter Coley
Mary Field
as Aunt Mary at Bus Station (uncredited)
John Arledge
as Lonely Man at Bus Station (uncredited)
Vince Edwards
as Cop at Tollbooth (uncredited)