Mary returns to her small hometown after many years in Chicago, adorned in a mink coat and carrying an expensive cigarette case. Her arrival stirs up long-standing rivalries between two of her former lovers: Kenny Veech, a carefree gambler, and Lew Lentz, a suave nightclub owner. Old animosities flare as both men vie for Mary's affections, leading to repeated confrontations. Kenny, aided by his friend Gitlo—a bartender at Lentz's club—becomes involved in a botched plan to rob Lentz of $15,000 in carnival profits. In retaliation, Lentz frames Kenny and Gitlo for murder, escalating the tension and danger. Cast: - George Raft as Kenny Veech - Ava Gardner as Mary - Victor McLaglen as Gitlo - Tom Conway as Lew Lentz - Jorja Curtright as Fran - Jane Nigh as Josie Veech - Florence Bates as Molly Veech - Charles Drake as Ernie Runtime: 85 minutes