Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.
Barton MacLane
as Joaquin Shannon
Glenda Farrell
as Jean Fenderson
Paul Hurst
as Soapy
Constance Moore
as Maria Shannon, Joaquin's Sister
Edward Pawley
as Joe Fenderson
Edmund MacDonald
as Chris Nelson, Maria's Bridegroom
Ward Bond
as Big Red Kincaid
Guy Usher
as Warden
Victor Kilian
as Old Man Fenderson
Frank Darien
as Cappy, Joaquin's Cell-mate
George Cleveland
as Ding, Fisherman with Joaquin
Johnny Russell
as Jackie, Jean's Son Previous Marriage