RighteousdistrictattorneyJosephFoster'smaingoalinlifeistoridhiscityofthegangstersinfestingit.Inordertobeevenmoreefficientinhiswaragainstcrimeheplanstorunforgovernor.Onedayhemeetsastrange,shadowyman,NickBeal,whoofferstohelphimtoachievehisend.BealconvinceshesitatingFosterbydintofeasymoney,easysexwithanalluringyoungwomanandthepromiseofeasysuccess.JosephFostersoonbecomesaninfluentialpoliticianbutacorruptone.AministerofGodmanagestoshowhimthathehasbeentheplaythingoftheso-calledNickBeal,whomightbeOldNick,thatistosaySatanhimself.Fosterthendecidestoresignandtobecomeanhonestmanagain.
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