An orphan boy in 1830s London is abused in a workhouse, then falls into the clutches of a gang of thieves.

A mobster’s daughter leads her boyfriend from the circus into bootlegging.

Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers, who employs Cardigan and…

Eddie Burke ( Jack Oakie) is a wise-guy pugilist whose talent is unevenly matched by his ego. Despite his character flaws, Eddie knows the meaning of loyalty. When his manager…