A young woman arrives in New York City determined to become a great theatrical star, but discovers that her goal may not be as easily attainable as she had hoped.

Henry Fonda
as Lewis Easton

Susan Strasberg
as Eva Lovelace

Joan Greenwood
as Rita Vernon

Herbert Marshall
as Robert Harley Hedges

Christopher Plummer
as Joe Sheridan

Daniel Ocko
as Constantine

Pat Harrington Sr.
as Benny

Frank Campanella
as Victor

John Fiedler
as Adrian

Pat Englund
as Gwen Hall