A wealthy and respected financier has a reputation as a philanthropist, but his true nature is far less benevolent. In his pursuit of wealth and power, he betrays and destroys the lives of his closest friends, while also seducing and tormenting a succession of unfortunate women. Drama, starring Zachary Scott and Sydney Greenstreet.

Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to Horace's mansion for a party, he brings along Mallory Flagg, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Martha. As Vic and Horace reunite, old resentments rise to the surface.