While holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his deceased first wife Elvira, leading to an increasingly complex love triangle with Ruth, his current wife of five years.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| NNoël CowardCharles Condomine | Charles Condomine |
 Lauren BacallElvira Condomine | Elvira Condomine |
 Claudette ColbertRuth Condomine | Ruth Condomine |
 Mildred NatwickMadame Arcati | Madame Arcati |
 Brenda ForbesMrs. Bradman | Mrs. Bradman |
 Marion RossEdith | Edith |
 Philip TongeDr. Bradman | Dr. Bradman |