"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)
Robert Arthur
Producer
Blake Edwards
Director
Screenplay
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Ronald R. Rondell
Assistant Director
Leslie I. Carey
Sound
Leo Rosten
Story
Joan St. Oegger
Hairstylist
Russell A. Gausman
Set Decoration
Corson Jowett
Clifford Stine
Special Effects
Bud Westmore
Makeup Department Head
Eric Orbom
Art Direction
Herman Stein
Original Music Composer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Julia Heron
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Alexander Golitzen