Spencer Tracy

Tommy Connors

Bette Davis

Fay Wilson

Arthur Byron

Warden Paul Long

Lyle Talbot

Bud Saunders

Warren Hymer

Hype

Louis Calhern

Joe Finn

Spencer Charters

Officer Daniels (uncredited)

G. Pat Collins

Death Row Convict Mike (uncredited)

Lucille Collins

Girl with Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited)

James Donlan

First Reporter (uncredited)

Mike Donlin

Inmate (uncredited)

Rockliffe Fellowes

Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited)

Sam Godfrey

Second Reporter (uncredited)

Betty Jane Graham

Warden Long's Daughter (uncredited)

Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian

Prisoner at Rockpile (uncredited)