Cleve Marshall is an assistant district attorney that succumbs to the shadowy Thelma Jordon. With her sordid past-- as well as her partnership with burglar Tony Laredo kept secret from the married attorney, Jordon attracts the conveniently persuaded Marshall, and uses him to cover her misdeeds. When Jordon ends up being the prime suspect for the murder of her affluent auntie, she looks to Marshall, that mosts likely to fantastic lengths to clear her name.