Near the end of the Civil War, the proud residents of Mannon Manor await the return of shipping tycoon Ezra Mannon and son Orin. Meanwhile Ezra’s conniving wife Christine and daughter Lavinia vie for the love of a handsome captain with a dark secret while well-meaning neighbor Peter sets his sights on Lavinia.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rosalind RussellLavinia Mannon | Lavinia Mannon |
 Michael RedgraveOrin Mannon | Orin Mannon |
 Raymond MasseyEzra Mannon | Ezra Mannon |
 Katina PaxinouChristine Mannon | Christine Mannon |
 Kirk DouglasPeter Niles | Peter Niles |
 Leo GennAdam Brant | Adam Brant |
 Nancy ColemanHazel Niles | Hazel Niles |
 Henry HullSeth Beckwith | Seth Beckwith |
 Sara AllgoodLandlady | Landlady |
 Thurston HallDr. Blake | Dr. Blake |
 Walter BaldwinAmos Ames | Amos Ames |
 Elisabeth RisdonMrs. Hills | Mrs. Hills |
 Erskine SanfordJosiah Borden | Josiah Borden |
 Jimmy ConlinAbner Small | Abner Small |
 Tito VuoloJoe Silva | Joe Silva |
 Emma DunnMrs. Borden | Mrs. Borden |
 Nora CecilLouisa Ames | Louisa Ames |
 Marie BlakeMinnie Ames | Minnie Ames |
 Clem BevansIra Mackel | Ira Mackel |
 André CharlotDr. Hamil (uncredited) | Dr. Hamil (uncredited) |
 Robert DudleyChemist (uncredited) | Chemist (uncredited) |
 Colin KennyPoliceman (uncredited) | Policeman (uncredited) |
 Marjorie EatonWoman at home (uncredited) | Woman at home (uncredited) |
 Broderick O'FarrellStation master (uncredited) | Station master (uncredited) |