District attorney running for governor who initially seeks to convict union official Blaine for murder. After his fiancée's alibi testimony raises doubts, he launches a new investigation, discovers a suspicious tape recording, and confronts the crime syndicate at an airstrip, resulting in a shootout that clears Blaine and secures his political future.
Likely romantic relationship between protagonist and love interest
Working together to expose corruption
Investigator vs. crime boss controlling the union
Investigator vs. corrupt official
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