 When Audrey leaves prison after being framed for jewel theft, she asks stepsister Dora for shelter. Dora takes Audrey to a party hosted hosted by Lacey, her boyfriend. Lacey complains about his neighbor, the mysterious Mr. Malpas, who makes strange noises all night and is never seen. Next day, Audrey gets a job offer from Malpas, triggering a plot involving a missing heir, diamonds and kidnapping.