Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.
Bette Davis
as Margaret Elliot
Sterling Hayden
as Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
Natalie Wood
as Gretchen
Warner Anderson
as Harry Stone
Minor Watson
as Joe Morrison
June Travis
as Phyllis Stone
Paul Frees
as Richard Stanley
Robert Warwick
as R.J. an Aging Actor at Party
Barbara Lawrence
as Barbara Lawrence
Fay Baker
as Faith
Herb Vigran
as Roy
Marie Blake
as The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
