Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.

Debbie Reynolds
as Adelle Bruckner

Shelley Winters
as Helen Hill

Dennis Weaver
as Lincoln Palmer

Micheál Mac Liammóir
as Hamilton Starr

Agnes Moorehead
as Sister Alma

Helene Winston
as Mrs. Greenbaum

Peggy Rea
as Mrs. Schultz

Logan Ramsey
as Detective Sgt. West

Paulle Clark
as Mrs. Plumb

Yvette Vickers
as Mrs. Barker