Mary is the unhappy wife of a delicatessen owner who despairs of her future. When she meets a young soldier about to depart for duty Mary becomes enamored and dreams of a different life.
King Creon of Thebes denies a honorably burial to the warrior Polyneices but the deceased's sister Antigone objects. While attempting to steal the body it entangles Antigone with the vengeful Creon.
Charlie, working in the garment industry, refuses to pay the protection money demanded by racketeers. After his father Vito is beaten up Charlie organizes the other clothing manufacturers into standing together against the mob.