Dan Brady, a struggling motor mechanic, resorts to embezzling $20 to impress his new girlfriend Vera, who dreams of owning a mink coat. However, his plan backfires, and he becomes entangled in a web of financial troubles, committing bigger crimes to get out of debt and eventually finding himself surrounded by people who only look out for their own interests.
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A mechanic's small act of generosity sets off a chain reaction that ultimately leads to his downfall, causing his financial stability to crumble.