Medical student Philip Carey becomes involved with flirtatious waitress Mildred Rogers. Their love affair is interrupted when Philip is made aware of her constant infidelity. As Mildred quits her job and becomes a prostitute, Philip is still in love with her.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Laurence HarveyPhilip Carey | Philip Carey |
 Kim NovakMildred Rogers | Mildred Rogers |
 Robert MorleyDr Jacobs | Dr Jacobs |
 Siobhán McKennaNora Nesbitt | Nora Nesbitt |
 Roger LiveseyThorpe Athelny | Thorpe Athelny |
 Jack HedleyGriffiths | Griffiths |
 Nanette NewmanSally Athelny | Sally Athelny |
 Ronald Lacey'Matty' Mathews | 'Matty' Mathews |
| OOlive WhiteGriffith's Girlfriend | Griffith's Girlfriend |
| NNorman SmytheCadaver Room Attendant | Cadaver Room Attendant |