Madison Avenue-trained Navy men handle public relations on a South Pacific island during World War II.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Glenn FordLt. J.G. Max Siegel | Lt. J.G. Max Siegel |
 Gia ScalaMelora Alba | Melora Alba |
 Earl HollimanAdam Garrett | Adam Garrett |
 Anne FrancisLt. Alice Tomlen | Lt. Alice Tomlen |
 Keenan WynnGordon Ripwell | Gordon Ripwell |
 Fred ClarkLt. Cmdr. Clinton T. Nash | Lt. Cmdr. Clinton T. Nash |
 Eva GaborDeborah Aldrich | Deborah Aldrich |
 Russ TamblynEns. Tyson | Ens. Tyson |
 Jeff RichardsLt. Ross Pendleton | Lt. Ross Pendleton |
 Mickey ShaughnessyFarragut Jones | Farragut Jones |
 Howard SmithAdmiral Junius Boatwright | Admiral Junius Boatwright |
 Romney BrentMr. Alba - Melora's Father | Mr. Alba - Melora's Father |
 Mary WickesJanie | Janie |
| JJack StrawLt. Cmdr. Gladstone | Lt. Cmdr. Gladstone |
 Robert NicholsLt. Cmdr. Hereford | Lt. Cmdr. Hereford |
 John AldersonLt. Cmdr. Diplock | Lt. Cmdr. Diplock |
 Jack AlbertsonRep. George Jansen | Rep. George Jansen |
 Charles WattsRep. Arthur Smithfield | Rep. Arthur Smithfield |
 Mike SteenMarine Orderly (uncredited) | Marine Orderly (uncredited) |