Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.

Edward G. Robinson
as Hank McHenry

Marlene Dietrich
as Fay Duval

George Raft
as Johnny Marshall

Alan Hale
as Jumbo Wells

Frank McHugh
as Omaha

Eve Arden
as Dolly

Barton MacLane
as Smiley Quinn

Ward Bond
as Eddie Adams

Walter Catlett
as Sidney Whipple

Joyce Compton
as Scarlett