An out-of-work pants presser starts an umbrella business and makes a fortune. His daughter is set to marry the nephew of a rich neighbor until the nephew is accused of stealing money from his uncle--but the money was really stolen by the rich man's son.
To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.
Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.
While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
Çok zengin bir genç kadın olan Barbara, gariban ve fakir bir delikanlı olan Norman’a aşık olmuştur. Ne var ki, Barbara ona maddi durumunu hiç belli etmemiştir. Şimdi ise evlenme sürecine girmişlerdir. Barbara’nın annesi bayan Tuttle, kızının fakir bir adamla evlenmesini istemez.
Ray adında bir adam, karısının kendisini aldattığını öğrenir ve kendini öldürmeye karar verir. Tetiği çekemeden evvel garip bir teklif alır, biraz saygıya muhtaç olan ve uğruna yaşayacak başka hiçbir şeyi kalmayan Ray, işi kabul etmeye karar verir ve çok geçmeden doğru seçimi yapıp yapmadığını sorgulamaya başlar.