Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.
Louis Hayward
as Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
as Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
as John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
as Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
as Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
Jody Gilbert
as Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
as Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
as D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie Kimmell
as Mr. Gaunt
Effie Laird
as Mrs. Gaunt
Will Wright
as Inspector Sarten
