Ramiro and Teófilo are great friends and endure their misfortunes together. Their attempts to succeed as artists fail, so they both promise that the first to die will become the guide to the survivor's life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rafael DuránRamiro Arnal | Ramiro Arnal |
 María Esperanza NavarroValentina | Valentina |
 Fernando Fernán GómezTeófilo Dueñas | Teófilo Dueñas |
 Milagros LealBenita Arnal | Benita Arnal |
 Mary LamarElena Losada | Elena Losada |
 Manolo MoránRufino Quintana | Rufino Quintana |
 Nicolás D. PerchicotEl Destino | El Destino |
 Gabriel AlgaraMarqués | Marqués |
 José Ramón GinerGorróstegui | Gorróstegui |
 José FrancoNotario | Notario |
 Manuel ParísProfessor | Professor |
 Joaquín BergíaIgnacio | Ignacio |
| FFrancisco Delgado TenaDirector de la radio | Director de la radio |
| CCarlos Fuentes PeralbaLocutor de la radio | Locutor de la radio |