Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.
Stephen Byrne
Marjorie Byrne
John Byrne
Emily Gaunt
Mrs. Ambrose
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Mr. Gaunt
Mrs. Gaunt
Inspector Sarten
Effie Ferguson - Party Guest
Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
Miller, bookseller
Walter Herbert, office boy
Coroner's Court Clerk
