On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile delinquent script, the sergeant brings by delinquent Susan thinking she will inspire Christopher while providing a place for her to spend the holidays outside of juvenile hall.
Dick Powell
as Mark Christopher
Debbie Reynolds
as Susan Beaurgard Landis
Alvy Moore
as Virgil
Anne Francis
as Isabella Alexander
Glenda Farrell
as Maude Snodgrass
Horace McMahon
as Sergeant Monty Maizel
Herb Vigran
as Sergeant Sam Hanlon
Les Tremayne
as Harvey Butterworth
Mara Lane
as Marilyn
Rita Johnson
as Dr. Rawley
Maidie Norman
as Georgette
Ellen Corby
as Coffee Shop Waitress (uncredited)
