Jessie, a young working class woman, seeks to improve her life by marrying her boyfriend, only to find out that he is no better than what she left behind.
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Joan Crawford as Jessie Cassidy
Spencer Tracy as John Hennessey
Alan Curtis as Eddie Miller
Ralph Morgan as Briggs
Mary Philips as Beryl Lee (as Mary Phillips)
Oscar O'Shea as 'Pa' Cassidy
Elisabeth Risdon as Mrs. Cassidy (as Elizabeth Risdon)
Leo Gorcey as Clifford Cassidy
Wade Boteler as Turnkey (Uncredited)
George Chandler as 'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
Jules Cowles as Derelict on Train (Uncredited)
Paul Fix as Smooch Hanrahan (Uncredited)
James Flavin as Burly Man (Uncredited)
Francis Ford as Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)
Gwen Lee as Flo (Uncredited)
Matt McHugh as Mike (Uncredited)
Frank Puglia as Striking Seaman (Uncredited)
Bert Roach as Mr. Schwartz (Uncredited)
Frank Shannon as Police Sergeant at Jail (Uncredited)
Phillip Terry as Man Outside Stage Door (Uncredited)