Joseph Foster, a determined District Attorney, is on a mission to clean up his city, establishing a juvenile center to help troubled youths. With the support of his friends, including his wife Martha, Rev. Thomas Garfield, and Judge Hobson, Foster sets his sights on taking down a powerful crime boss. After receiving crucial evidence from a mysterious benefactor, Nick Beal, Foster succeeds in imprisoning the gangster and is subsequently chosen to run for governor. However, as Foster's political star rises, Nick Beal's true intentions come into question, threatening to destroy Foster's marriage and reputation.
Alias Nick Beal
A ruthless district attorney's meteoric rise to governor is fueled by a corrupt alliance with Nick Beal, leading to a devastating erosion of his moral character.