Notorious racketeer Joe Albany kills James Flowers when he discovers he is embezzling from the club they own. Joe escapes through a window and hails a taxi, but when he gets nervous at the sound of sirens, he jumps out. Hardware salesman Peter Harris accidentally hits Joe with his car, and unharmed, Joe seizes this opportunity to hide in Peter's car. Peter is so drunk that Joe is able to con him into believing that he is Charles Edwards, a fellow hardware man who was with him at a convention, and in the guise of friendship, accompanies Peter to his suburban home. The next morning, Joe gets antsy and wants to leave, but Peter's family, his wife Mary, young son Robert and daughter Jane all entreat him to stay.
Lloyd Nolan
as Joe Albany
Lynne Overman
as Peter Harris
Dorothy Peterson
as Mary Harris
Delmar Watson
as Robert 'Butch' Harris
Mary Carlisle
as Jane Harris
Johnny Downs
as Frank Martin
J. Carrol Naish
as Henry Rice
Anthony Quinn
as Mack McGloyne
Lu Miller
as Virgie, the housekeeper
Tommy Bupp
as G-Men Club Treasurer
Sonny Bupp
as Smallest G-Men Club Member
John Hamilton
as Police Commissioner
