In this Noir film directed by Fritz Lang, Chris Cross (Edward G. Robinson), a cashier, has a gold watch and not much else. One night, he rescues Kitty (Joan Bennett) from her abusive boyfriend Johnny (Dan Duryea). Smitten, Chris lets her think he's a wealthy artist. Johnny pushes Kitty to help con Chris out of all the money... he doesn't have.
Trivia: The three leads, Robinson, Duryea and Bennett, had all starred in the previous Fritz Lang noir film "The Woman in the Window."
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