Red Skelton plays Aubrey Filmore, a feather-brained but lovable bellboy who dreams of becoming an agent for the Union's secret service during the Civil War.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Red SkeltonAubrey Filmore | Aubrey Filmore |
 Brian DonlevyKurt Devlynn | Kurt Devlynn |
 Arlene DahlSallyann Weatharby | Sallyann Weatharby |
 George CoulourisMaj. Jack Drumman aka The Grey Spider | Maj. Jack Drumman aka The Grey Spider |
 Lloyd GoughCapt. Steve Lorford | Capt. Steve Lorford |
 John IrelandCapt. Jed Calbern | Capt. Jed Calbern |
 Minor WatsonGen. Watkins | Gen. Watkins |
 Charles DingleCol. Weatharby | Col. Weatharby |
 Joyce ComptonHortense Dobson | Hortense Dobson |
| LLouise BeaversLaundry Woman | Laundry Woman |
 Arthur SpaceHotel Desk Clerk | Hotel Desk Clerk |
 Paul HarveyHotel Manager | Hotel Manager |
 Byron FoulgerMr. Duncan (scenes deleted) | Mr. Duncan (scenes deleted) |
 Harry WoodsDentist (uncredited) | Dentist (uncredited) |