Cast
- Claudette Colbert as Beatrice "Bea" Pullman
- Warren William as Stephen "Steve" Archer
- Rochelle Hudson as Jessie Pullman, Age 18
- Ned Sparks as Elmer Smith
- Louise Beavers as Delilah Johnson
- Fredi Washington as Peola Johnson, Age 19
- Juanita Quigley as Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
- Alan Hale as Martin, the Furniture Man
- Henry Armetta as The Painter
- Wyndham Standing as Jarvis, Beatrice's Butler
Cast notes:
- Child actress Jane Withers has a small part as a classmate of Peola, her fifth movie appearance.
- Franklin Pangborn appears uncredited as "Mr. Carven"
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