The director of a popular television show is the only person who has confidence in a "has-been" actor. The actor falls apart at rehearsal, and tension mounts as air time draws near.
A short man has a prominent chip on his shoulder for all bigger people. When two murderers enter a bar and hold everyone at bay including a young fighter and a tough racketeer, the "little guy" has a decision to make.
A fleeing gang leader is also a doctor and seeks refuge at the ranch of a former cohort whose wife is dangerously ill in childbirth. If the outlaw stays to save the woman, he will be captured.
During a recess period, one of a young teacher's pupils kills himself with his father's gun. The boy's grief-crazed father vows vengeance upon the teacher that he thinks caused his son's death.
A young student nurse, training at a sanatorium, becomes friendly with a young female patient. Although the authorities frown on the relationship, the nurse persists in her efforts to help the disturbed girl.