Attorney general William and his fiancee, Stanwyck, are secretly married out of state in order to keep their names out of the papers. Upon their return home, they are shocked to learn that Stanwyck's father, Byron, the governor, has been accused of taking a $10,000 bribe from a rich and
powerful criminal businessman who was convicted and sent to prison. Byron has recently pardoned the man, and the money appears to have been the motivation, but when the story hit the papers the shady businessman killed himself. Knowing that his marriage to the governor's daughter would bring a
public outcry, William keeps it a secret and sets out to investigate the case. Convinced o...
Released:
1935
Rated:
NR
Length:
76 mins