The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.
Paul Muni
as Eddie Kagle/Judge Fredrick Parker
Anne Baxter
as Barbara Foster
Claude Rains
as Nick
Onslow Stevens
as Dr. Matt Higgins
George Cleveland
as Albert
Erskine Sanford
as Minister
Marion Martin
as Mrs. Bentley
Hardie Albright
as Smiley Williams
James Flavin
as Bellamy
Murray Alper
as Jim - Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Sam Ash
as Citizen (uncredited)
Joan Blair
as Brazen Girl in Hell (uncredited)