Two playwrights and a former burlesque queen travel to Louisiana to research a musical they're planning on a local Southern hero.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Shirley RossValerie Kimbro | Valerie Kimbro |
| BBarton HepburnGeorge Kimbro | George Kimbro |
 Roger ClarkStephen Mont | Stephen Mont |
 Jane FarrarJulie Charteris | Julie Charteris |
 Elisabeth RisdonMrs. Ambrose Charteris | Mrs. Ambrose Charteris |
 Lillian RandolphEliza Henry | Eliza Henry |
 Cheryl WalkerMarcelle Conway | Marcelle Conway |
| PPete GareyPete | Pete |
 Renie RianoEurydice Lanning | Eurydice Lanning |
| AAlicia MarkovaBallet Dancer | Ballet Dancer |
| AAnton DolinBallet Dancer | Ballet Dancer |
 Harry CrockerJohn Firbank | John Firbank |
 Vivien FayVivien Fay | Vivien Fay |
 Bess FlowersLady in NYC Theatre Audience (uncredited) | Lady in NYC Theatre Audience (uncredited) |
 George M. CarletonLawyer (uncredited) | Lawyer (uncredited) |
 Earle S. DeweyDinner Companion (uncredited) | Dinner Companion (uncredited) |
 Broderick O'FarrellMan in Audience (uncredited) | Man in Audience (uncredited) |
 Larry SteersMan in Audience (uncredited) | Man in Audience (uncredited) |
 June TrippMrs. Firbank (uncredited) | Mrs. Firbank (uncredited) |
 Ellinor VanderveerGuest (uncredited) | Guest (uncredited) |