Blake Washburn blames manufacturer MacFarland for his defeat in the race for re-election to the state legislature. He takes over his uncle's newspaper to take on big business as an enemy of the people. Miss Martin works in the "Herald" newspaper office. When tragedy strikes, Blake must re-examine his views.
Jeffrey Lynn
as Blake Washburn
Donald Crisp
as John MacFarland
Marjorie Reynolds
as Janice Hunt
Alan Hale Jr.
as Slim Haskins
Marilyn Monroe
as Iris Martin
Barbara Brown
as Mrs. Washburn
Melinda Casey
as Katie Washburn
Renny McEvoy
as Leo, the Taxi Driver
Glenn Tryon
as Ken Kenlock
Byron Foulger
as Berny Miles
Griff Barnett
as Uncle Cliff Washburn
Virginia Campbell
as Phoebe Hartman