The saga of Alias Jimmy Valentine began with the O. Henry story "A Retrieved Reformation". This surprise-ending tale was adapted into a stage play by Paul Armstrong, which subsequently was adapted to film several times
Bert Lytell
as Lee Randall / Jimmy Valentine
Vola Vale
as Rose Lane
Eugene Pallette
as 'Red' Jocelyn
Wilton Taylor
as Detective Doyle
Marc Robbins
as Bill Avery
Robert Dunbar
as Lt. Gov. Fay
Winter Hall
as William Lane
Jim Farley
as Cotton
Fred Kelsey
as Bit Part (uncredited)