Sportsman Hiram Brighton hires detective Michael Shayne to keep his daughter Phyllis away from high-stakes gambling. Despite Shayne's efforts, Phyllis continues to indulge in compulsive betting, leading him to fake the murder of her gambler boyfriend. When the boyfriend is actually killed, Shayne and Phyllis' Aunt Olivia, a murder mystery enthusiast, team up to uncover the identity of the real killer.
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Mike Shayne, a gumshoe, is hired by a millionaire to keep his daughter away from the world of gambling and gamblers. However, his mission takes a deadly turn when he becomes embroiled in the murder of a racetrack tout.