It is based on the 1928 play Fast Life by Samuel Shipman and John B. Hymer.

The film stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Loretta Young, William Holden, Frank Sheridan, Chester Morris and Ray Hallor.

[1][2][3] A man is tried and convicted for the murder of a man who flirted with his wife and sentenced to death However, it turns out that he is innocent of the murder and that the real killer has close ties to a powerful politician.

The film featured a theme song entitled "Since I Found You" which was composed by Ray Perkins (music) and Herman Ruby (lyrics).

Also featured on the soundtrack is a song entitled "A Fast Life And A Hot One" by the same composers.