To avoid the rigors of the law, Gilda flees New Orleans and hides on a Caribbean island where the worst criminals can ask for asylum. Besieged by the scum of the earth, Gilda will soon find out that she has found refuge in hell.

Dorothy Mackaill
as Gilda Carlson

Donald Cook
as Carl Bergen

Ralf Harolde
as Piet van Saal

John Wray
as Eagan

Ivan F. Simpson
as Crunch

Victor Varconi
as General Emmanuel Jesus Maria Gomez

Nina Mae McKinney
as Leonie

Charles Middleton
as Lawyer Jones

Morgan Wallace
as Mr. Bruno

Clarence Muse
as Newcastle