During World War II Stan and Ollie find themselves as improbable bodyguards to an eccentric inventor and his strategically important new bomb.

Philo Vance investigates a series of murders among members of the wealthy Greene family.

John Dawson loses control of his factory when he is crippled in an accident caused by a rival. Destitute, he travels the country organizing the homeless to help him regain control of his steel mill.

A fugitive receives help from a victim's sister as he tries to clear his name of robbery and murder charges.