Manny Ballestero (Henry Fonda) is an honest hardworking musician at New York's Stork Club. When his wife needs money for dental treatment, Manny goes to the local insurance office to borrow on her policy. Employees at the office mistake him for a hold-up man who robbed them the year before and the police are called. The film tells the true story of what happened to Manny and his family.

Stork Club, 3 East 53rd Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan.   Stork Club The Stork Club was a nightclub in New York City from 1929 to 1965. From 1934 onwards, it was located at 3 East 53rd Street, just east of 5th Avenue. The building was demolished in 1966 and the site is now the location of Paley Park, a small vest-pocket park.

Subway Station, East 53rd Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan.