James Cagney as Terrence 'Terry' Rooney

Evelyn Daw as Rita Wyatt

William Frawley as Hank Mayers

Mona Barrie as Stephanie 'Steffie' Hajos

Gene Lockhart as Bennett O. 'B.O.' Regan

Philip Ahn as Ito (Terry's servant)

Marek Windheim as Mr. Farney (dialogue director)

Dwight Frye as Mr. Easton (makeup supervisor)

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

Johnny Arthur as Mr. Daviani (as John Arthur)

William B. Davidson as Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)

Richard Tucker as Mr. Blaine

Kathleen Lockhart as Miss Amy Robbins

James Newill as Jimmy - Band Member

Harry Barris as Pinky - Band Pianist

Cully Richards as Cully - Band Member

The Vagabonds as The Vagabonds

Marjorie Kane as Regan's Receptionist (uncredited)

Frank Mills as Cabbie (uncredited)