It’s quite ironic how “Jack” (Howard Duff), a young photographer, finds himself in trouble because of his own actions. He lands a week-long trial at a newspaper thanks to editor “David” (Bruce Bennett). Keeping the job becomes his immediate concern, and he persuades "Nick" (Brian Donlevy) – a local figure with questionable dealings - to be the subject of a front-page photograph. This man seems to like "Jack" and offe…