Grand Slam

A Russian waiter in New York City becomes a national celebrity after he develops a "system" for winning at contract bridge.

Cast

Paul Lukas

as Peter Stanislavsky

Loretta Young

as Marcia Stanislavsky

Frank McHugh

as Philip 'Speed' McCann

Glenda Farrell

as Blondie

Helen Vinson

as Lola Starr

Bess Flowers

as Bridge Party Guest

Roscoe Karns

as Contest Radio Announcer

Ferdinand Gottschalk

as Cedric Van Dorn

Mary Doran

as Dot (uncredited)

Tom Dugan

as Harry (uncredited)

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