Perry Ashwell is a self-satisfied child psychologist who takes his colleagues and wife somewhat for granted. So confident is he of his position that he introduces rich attractive painter Octavio Quaglini to his office and home. Quaglini is no respecter of convention, and April Ashwell is extremely attractive.

Dana Andrews
as Perry Ashwell

Lilli Palmer
as April Ashwell

Louis Jourdan
as Octavio Quaglini

Jane Wyatt
as Miss Darlington

Norman Lloyd
as Dr. Sturdivant

Beau Bridges
as Bertram (uncredited)

Virginia Gumm
as Mother (uncredited)

Ann Doran
as Mrs. Faraday (uncredited)

Inna Gest
as Mrs. Fleishgelt (uncredited)

Bernard Gorcey
as Mr. Zitzfleisch (uncredited)