The newly crowned Rose Bowl Princess and a tough but tender football player find the California Rose Bowl is an area for their budding romance.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marshall ThompsonSteve Davis | Steve Davis |
 Vera MilesDenny Burke | Denny Burke |
 Natalie WoodSally Burke | Sally Burke |
 Jim BackusMichael "Iron Mike" Burke | Michael "Iron Mike" Burke |
 Ann DoranMrs. Addie Burke | Mrs. Addie Burke |
 Richard RoberCoach James Hadley | Coach James Hadley |
 Keith LarsenBronc Buttram | Bronc Buttram |
 Clarence KolbGramps Burke | Gramps Burke |
| JJames DobsonAllie Bassler | Allie Bassler |
| BBarbara WooddellMrs. Mary Hadley | Mrs. Mary Hadley |
| BBill WelshBill Welsh | Bill Welsh |
 Lela BlissMiss Atkinson | Miss Atkinson |
 Paul BryarCoach Martin | Coach Martin |
 Russ ConwayReferee Jamison | Referee Jamison |
 Edward EarleDr. Thompson | Dr. Thompson |
 William ForrestJames Otis | James Otis |
 John HamiltonDr. Lansing | Dr. Lansing |
 Wilbur MackMr. Conway | Mr. Conway |
 Herb VigranRugger Grady | Rugger Grady |