"An opportunistic young man from the slums gambles his way to wealth, power and high society."
Tony Curtis
as Cory
Martha Hyer
as Abby Vollard
Charles Bickford
as Jeremiah Des Plains 'Biloxi' Caldwell
Kathryn Grant
as Jen Vollard
William Reynolds
as Alex Wyncott
Henry Daniell
as Mr. Earnshaw
Louise Lorimer
as Mrs. Vollard
Russ Morgan
as Ruby Matrobe
Willis Bouchey
as Mr. Vollard
Joan Banks
as Lily
Harry Landers
as Andy
Glen Kramer
as Ronnie Chambers
Dick Crockett
as The Cook
William Newell
as Ned - Owner (uncredited)
Paul Bryar
as Charlie - Dealer (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
as Roulette Dealer (uncredited)
Joseph Forte
as William - Vollard's Butler (uncredited)
Tyler McVey
as Card Player (uncredited)
Bob Wehling
Billy Snyder
Jack Mather
Mack Williams
Clark Howat
Robert Brubaker
Jimmy Gray
Charles Horvath
as Truck Driver (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
as Houseman (uncredited)
Blake Edwards
Director
Screenplay
Robert Arthur
Producer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Clifford Stine
Special Effects
Russell A. Gausman
Set Decoration
Corson Jowett
Sound
Leo Rosten
Story
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Eric Orbom
Art Direction
Joan St. Oegger
Hairstylist
Julia Heron
Ronald R. Rondell
Assistant Director
Herman Stein
Original Music Composer
Leslie I. Carey
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Bud Westmore
Makeup Department Head
Alexander Golitzen