Cab driver and ex-boxer Ernie (John Payne) discovers his wife Pauline (Peggie Castle) has been cheating on him. Ernie is approached by actress friend Linda (Evelyn Keyes), who says that she needs his help because she killed a man during an audition. After rushing to the theater, Ernie discovers that Linda's desperate tale was the audition. As if that humiliation isn't enough, Ernie is then framed for Pauline's murder by her lover, jewel thief Vi r Rawlins (Brad Dexter).
John Payne
Evelyn Keyes
Director Phil Karlson
Screenplay Robert Smith
Producer Edward Small
Cinematography Franz Planer
Editing Buddy Small
Music Arthur Lange, Emil Newman
Distributor United Artists
Film Noir Confidential