Kathy lives in a cramped New York flat with her father Madden Thomas, a celebrated actor brought down by drink. Lame from an early age and feeling trapped with her father in her small world, Kathy is delighted to meet fellow tenant Robert. When Madden is offered the lead in a new King Lear and Robert lands a composing job in Hollywood, better times seem for a while to beckon.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Monty WoolleyMadden Thomas | Madden Thomas |
 Ida LupinoKathy Thomas | Kathy Thomas |
 Cornel WildeRobert Carter | Robert Carter |
 Sara AllgoodAlma Lothian, Robert's Aunt | Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt |
 Melville CooperBarty | Barty |
 J. Edward BrombergSid Gordon | Sid Gordon |
 William DemarestPolice Officer | Police Officer |
 Hal K. DawsonProducer | Producer |
 William HalliganSgt. McNamara | Sgt. McNamara |
 Milton Parsonsannouncer | announcer |
 Inez PalangeMrs. Spano | Mrs. Spano |
 Charles La TorreMr. Spano | Mr. Spano |
 James FlavinPoliceman | Policeman |
 Fay HelmRuthie | Ruthie |
 George HolmesJerry | Jerry |
 Wheaton ChambersFloorwalker | Floorwalker |
 Bud GearyCab driver | Cab driver |
| NNetta PackerMaid | Maid |
 Colin CampbellDresser | Dresser |
 Lee PhelpsBartender | Bartender |
 Cyril RingBox Office Man | Box Office Man |
 William NewellClerk | Clerk |
| JJames MetcalfClerk | Clerk |
 Alec CraigSanta Claus | Santa Claus |
 Forbes MurrayNot listed | Not listed |