The Lawyer's Secret

Broke sailor Joe Hart is framed for murder after selling his gun to a young man named Laurie, who uses it in a robbery gone wrong with a gambler called The Weasel. Joe is sentenced to hang while Laurie confesses to his lawyer, Drake. Bound by confidentiality, Drake wrestles with his conscience as he tries to save an innocent man without betraying his client, leading to a dramatic confrontation to uncover the truth before the execution.