After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that his friend Betty's husband, Michael, has been painting forgeries of ancient paintings for gallery owner Ketti Moret, he investigates the fraudulent dealer's life. Judging that Ketti is truly evil, Henry prepares to murder her.
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Betty Farroway
Thomas Mitchell
as Prof. Henry Todhunter
Jeffrey Lynn
as Michael Farroway
James Stephenson
as Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Mona Maris
as Ketti Moret
Jonathan Hale
as Dist. Atty. Johnson
David Bruce
as John Saunders
Thurston Hall
as Dean Somers
Mary Gordon
as Martha
John Eldredge
as Peterson
Hardie Albright
as Ferrers
William Forrest
as Prentiss