Nightclub entertainer Ruby Carter moves from St. Louis to New Orleans to escape Tiger Kid. At Ace Lamont's club, she gains fame but faces drama with Ace's ex Molly. A jewel theft and fixed fight lead to confrontations.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mae WestRuby Carter | Ruby Carter |
 Roger PryorTiger Kid | Tiger Kid |
 Johnny Mack BrownBrooks Clayburn | Brooks Clayburn |
 John MiljanAce Carter | Ace Carter |
 Duke EllingtonPiano Player | Piano Player |
 Katherine DeMilleMolly Brant | Molly Brant |
 James DonlanKirby (Tiger Kid's manager) | Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager) |
 Stuart HolmesDirk | Dirk |
 Harry WoodsSlade | Slade |
 Edward GarganStogie (Ruby's agent) | Stogie (Ruby's agent) |
 Libby TaylorJasmine (Ruby's maid) | Jasmine (Ruby's maid) |
 Benny BakerBlackie | Blackie |
| MMorrie CohanButch | Butch |
 Tyler BrookeComedian | Comedian |
 Warren HymerSt. Louis fighter | St. Louis fighter |
 Sam McDanielJasmine's Admirer (uncredited) | Jasmine's Admirer (uncredited) |