
""My Dream was to Become a Star...So Somewhere, Some Day, You'd Know I Did It, In Spite of You - My Father!""
Emery Slade was one of the brightest stars in Hollywood in 1932, but by 1949 his career has hit the skids. Fortunately, he is able to convince studio head Melville Crossman to cast him in the adaptation of a hit Broadway show. Crossman has one condition: Slade must travel to New York and convince the female star of the stage production to join the film. Slade goes, but, when he eyes the winsome Julie Clarke, he hatches a different scheme.
Emery Slade

Bill Davis

Julie Clarke

Melville Crossman

Rosalie Brooks

John Barker

Mrs. Schlaghammer

Joe Brooks

Barney Bassett

Jean Hersholt

Singer of Title Song Over Opening Credits

Studio Gate Guard

Emery's Neighbor

Masseur
Filipino Man
Waiter

Marshall

Man Sleeping on Plane
Esther

Tom

Mr. Wallberg
Waiter
Wes

Woman

Board Member

Master of Ceremonies

Board Member
Board Member

Girl

John Sharkey

Man
Man
Secretary

Stephen

Headwaiter

Himself
Hal
Little Man
Party Guest
Board Member

Deputy

Premiere Attendee

Hula Girl

Myrna

Bartender
Waiter at Party
Crossman's Butler

Woman
Producer

Woman
Headwaiter

Mac

Pianist, 'New Day' Number
Premiere Attendee / Party Guest

Film Cutter

Jack

June

Board Member

Sommelier