A vaudeville entertainer approaches middle age still not having attained success or stardom.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jack LemmonArchie Rice | Archie Rice |
 Ray BolgerBilly Rice | Billy Rice |
 Sada ThompsonPhoebe Rice | Phoebe Rice |
 Tyne DalyJean | Jean |
 Michael CristoferFrank Rice | Frank Rice |
 Annette O'TooleBambi Pasko | Bambi Pasko |
 Mitchell RyanMr. Pasko | Mr. Pasko |
 Allyn Ann McLerieMrs. Pasko | Mrs. Pasko |
 Dick O'NeillCharlie | Charlie |