Today I Hang (1942)

Henry Courtney a wealthy importer is found murdered and the famous DeNormand necklace has been stolen The false testimony of two witnesses Rand and Hobbs puts Jim OBrien in the shadow of the hangmans noose Martha Courtney widow of the murdered man and Jims former sweetheart is convinced he isnt guilty and promises crooked lawyer Roger Lanning the necklace which Jim doesnt have if he can arrange for Jims escape Rand and Lanning killed Courtney but Lanning doesnt know that Rand has the necklace