
James Cagney has a rare chance to show his song-and-dance-man roots in this low-budget tale of a New York bandleader struggling with a Hollywood studio boss.

as Terrence 'Terry' Rooney

as Rita Wyatt

as Hank Mayers

as Stephanie 'Steffie' Hajos

as Bennett O. 'B.O.' Regan

as Ito (Terry's servant)

as Mr. Farney (dialogue director)

as Mr. Easton (makeup supervisor)

as Dancer in Drag in 'Deck Number' (as Skins Miller)

as Mr. Daviani (as John Arthur)

as Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)

as Mr. Blaine

as Miss Amy Robbins

as Jimmy - Band Member

as Pinky - Band Pianist

as Cully - Band Member

as The Vagabonds

as Regan's Receptionist (uncredited)

as Cabbie (uncredited)