Freddie Mills

1957. A boozy old reporter (Pat O'Brien) finds his life is falling apart around him. He loses his wife and then his job. He is dragged back to reality when his son needs help. He goes to ask for his old job back but finds his old boss dead in the office . (The movie also features a performance by Tommy Steele).

To save a young girl's life, there is a frantic search for a rare blood; only three people can be identified who are able to provide the blood, and each must be persuaded to make the donation.