An innocent fisherman takes the rap for a murder in a misguided attempt to protect his buddy. Prison, the probation system, and his own hot temper lead him toward a life of rule-breaking, if not actual crime. Ward Bond (Bert the Cop from IAWL) plays the bad guy.

The sixth of nine Torchy Blane movies, and the third of three from 1938. Torchy is reportedly (ha) the inspiration for Lois Lane.