A Shot in the Dark

A stylish nightclub owner poised between business interests and personal loyalty. He refuses a racketeer’s higher offer, triggering threats that complicate his engagement to Helen Armstrong. Philip’s attempts to protect his future and the club thrust him into a dangerous web of crime and misdirection. He eventually confesses to a murder but fights to control the narrative and preserve those he loves.

Philip’s fiancée, whose jealousy and protective instincts surface amid a tangle of relationships. She fires Dixie Waye in a fit of insecurity and ultimately confesses to killing Clare Winters in self-defense when Clare threatened her life. Helen’s actions reveal a willingness to defend her circle at the expense of truth and trust. Her confidences propel the plot toward its dramatic conclusion.

Philip’s ex-girlfriend who tries to thwart the nightclub sale and ends up dead. Clare’s confrontation with Phillip and her subsequent murder set off a chain of investigations and accusations. She is bold, confrontational, and driven by a desire to influence the club’s fate, even if it puts her at odds with others.

A determined lieutenant and Peter’s rival in Dixie’s affections, who interrogates Philip and pieces together the case. Ryder’s pursuit is driven by duty and a sense that someone is protecting a bigger truth. He helps unravel the tangled relationships and ultimately confronts the true motives behind the murders.

A reporter in love with Dixie Waye who navigates the complex social dynamics of the nightclub world. Peter’s persistenceas a seeker of truth drives him to question suspects and illuminate hidden motives. His perspective helps reveal the intertwined loyalties and the real sequence of events.

The nightclub singer at the center of a love triangle, Dixie is loved by Peter but becomes entangled in the shifting loyalties around Phillip and Helen. She ultimately chooses freedom over entanglement, leaving with a naval officer as the plot resolves. Her presence heightens the drama and glamour of the club world.

Helen Armstrong’s brother, who becomes entangled in the web of relationships surrounding Phillip and Clare. He is a focal point in the social circle that navigates trust and betrayal. His involvement escalates tensions and contributes to the dramatic unraveling of the plot.

Phillip’s right-hand man who recently left town, leaving behind a clue in the form of a handkerchief with his initials. Al’s absence and the implication of his involvement fuel suspicion and propel the investigators to connect dots that influence the final revelation.

A powerful figure connected to the club and its dealings, Kilpatrick is murdered at the airport, triggering a complex investigation. Clare Winters is revealed to be his ex-wife, adding a personal layer to the motive and the unfolding mystery.

A local racketeer who exerts pressure on Phillip and acts as a catalyst for conflict. Schaffer’s threats push the plot toward confrontation and create a volatile environment that complicates Philip’s plans.