Anne Maitland, a female lawyer, receives an unexpected late-night visit from ex-boyfriend Guy Ransome. She agrees to let him sleep on the sofa but he must leave the next morning. When he returns home he finds that his girlfriend has been murdered. His former lover agrees to defend him without telling the court that he spent the night with her. Complications ensue.
Anne Maitland, K.C.

Nigel Stewart

Guy Ransome

Geoffrey Whitcomb

Alan Whitcomb

Inspector Raynor
Molly Wheeler

Charles Vaughan

Frank Lindsell
The Judge

Mrs. Brock (as Helene Burls)
Liz (as Frances Rowe)
Willie

Secretary
Press Woman

Cameraman
Nigel's Junior
Policeman in charge cells (uncredited)

Court reporter (uncredited)
