Smooth as Silk

Successful lawyer Mark Fenton seeks to and achieves the acquittal of young playboy Don Elliott, who is accused of driving drunk and killing a pedestrian. After completing the case, Mark approaches Don's uncle and trustee, the respected theater producer Stephen Elliott, to give his girlfriend, actress Paula Marlowe, a role in his new theatrical production. However, when Stephen rejects her request, Mark becomes enraged over the prosecution of two innocent people and goes on a killing spree, leaving a trail of deceit, manipulation, and ultimately, murder.