Burdened by a family secret, Adam White lands a job as a newspaper advice columnist. Little does he realize that it's all part of a nasty desire by cynical editor William Shrike to crush the souls of his underlings. Adam feels his readers' pain, and eventually, he takes an assignment to meet with Faye Doyle, who is exasperated by her crippled husband. When Faye tries to seduce Adam, he must choose between his job and his girl.
Montgomery Clift
as Adam White
Robert Ryan
as William Shrike
Myrna Loy
as Florence Shrike
Dolores Hart
as Justy Sargeant
Maureen Stapleton
as Fay Doyle
Jackie Coogan
as Ned Gates
Mike Kellin
as Frank Goldsmith
Onslow Stevens
as Mr. Lassiter
Frank Maxwell
as Pat Doyle
Frank Overton
as Mr. Sargeant
John Gallaudet
as Johnny
Don Washbrook
as Don Sargeant
