The title refers to the business of affable, ambitious bail bondsman (and politically-connected grifter) Bill Bailey, who, in the course of his work, crosses paths with every kind of offender there is, from first-time defendants to career criminals.
George Bancroft
as Bill Bailey
Judith Anderson
as Ruby Darling
Frances Dee
as Elaine Talbart
Chick Chandler
as Drury Darling
Blossom Seeley
as Singer
Etienne Girardot
as Bail Bond Clerk
George Regas
as Charley
Lucille Ball
as Davy's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Herman Bing
as Butcher Weighing Sausages (uncredited)
John Bleifer
as Bombmaker (uncredited)
Ann Brody
as Jewish Client (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Party Guest (uncredited)
