Dan Gannin, a bookie looking to leave the racket, plans to open a new nightclub featuring his sister as the main attraction. However, his friend Hal's troubles with "protection" crooks prompt Dan to take matters into his own hands, disregarding warnings from Lt. Barney Runson.
Race Street
In San Francisco, a bookie's murder sparks a joint investigation between a bookie friend, Dan Gannin, and Police Lieutenant Barney Runson, as they take on a ruthless protection racket syndicate.