A gambling hall owner relocates from New Orleans to Chicago and entertains his patrons with hot jazz by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman, and others.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Arturo de CórdovaNick Duquesne (as Arturo De Cordova) | Nick Duquesne (as Arturo De Cordova) |
 Dorothy PatrickMiralee Smith | Miralee Smith |
 Billie HolidayEndie | Endie |
| LLouis ArmstrongHimself | Himself |
| MMarjorie LordGrace Voiselle | Grace Voiselle |
 Irene RichMrs. Rutledge Smith | Mrs. Rutledge Smith |
 Woody HermanHimself | Himself |
 Shelley WintersMrs. Holmbright | Mrs. Holmbright |