
A machinist's apprentice in Depression-era New York, David dreams of becoming the new Ronald Colman. Defying the wishes of his parents, David lands a nonpaying job in a seedy theatrical production directed by broken-down ham Marlowe.

as Harrison B. Marlowe

as Emma Kolowitz

as Angela Marlowe

as Mr. Foreman

as Wanda

as Morris Kolowitz

as Marvin

as Harry Hamburger

as Pike

as Miss Laura B

as David Kolowitz

as Mr. Schoenbaum

as Clark Baxter

as Spencer Reynolds

as Policeman

as Theatre Goer

as Subway Rider

as Butler

as Lawyer Peabody

as Waiter (uncredited)

as Audience Member (uncredited)

as Audience Member (uncredited)

as Audience Member (uncredited)

as Passerby in Front of Theatre (uncredited)

as Jimmy (uncredited)