No Hands on the Clock

Private detective who tracks down Louise's missing man and becomes entwined in a dangerous case. He strives to protect Louise while navigating a maze of suspects, alibis, and shifting loyalties. His persistence and practical approach anchor the investigation as danger closes in.

Humphrey's wife, who convinces him to take on the Hal Benedict case and then stays by his side despite growing danger. She is proactive, curious, and willing to push into risky situations to uncover the truth. Her involvement heightens personal stakes and complicates the detective's professional duties.

A mysterious, alluring figure who offers Humphrey a ride and becomes entangled in the case’s web of intrigue. Her presence adds uncertainty and a sense of danger, as motives and loyalties blur. She embodies the film's noir feel through ambiguity and charm.

Hal Benedict's father, a figure tied to the case's ransom and family dynamics. He interacts with Humphrey as the investigation unfolds, and his involvement moves the plot toward its ransom and confrontation. His position in the Benedict family adds pressure to the pursuit of Hal's whereabouts.

The bank robber whose actions set off a chain of events and whose vendetta drives key confrontations. He becomes a focal point as clues surface, and his connections to the money and the case reveal the larger criminal scheme. His pursuit culminates in a high-stakes showdown with the FBI.

A collections investigator who emerges as the killer behind the case. He manipulates letters and alibis to mask his true role, only to be unmasked as the mastermind in the climactic reveal. His office becomes the stage for gathering the suspects and exposing the truth.

The foreman involved in the ransom drop, whose murder and robbery propel the plot toward its deadly conclusion. His role highlights the crime's organized nature and the dangers of participating in the scheme. His demise marks a turning point in the investigation.

Hal Benedict's fiancée who defends her innocence and challenges assumptions about motive. She becomes entangled in the pursuit as tensions rise and secret connections come to light. Her involvement adds complexity to the case's emotional stakes.