Trama:
Lora Meredith, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway, has a chance encounter with Annie Johnson, a black single mother. Annie becomes the caretaker of Lora's daughter, Susie, while Lora pursues her stage career. Both women deal with the difficulties of motherhood: Lora's thirst for fame threatens her relationship with Susie, while Annie's light-skinned daughter, Sarah Jane, struggles with her African-American identity.

Cast:

Lana Turner Lora Meredith

John Gavin Steve Archer

Sandra Dee Susie (16)

Susan Kohner Sarah Jane (18)

Robert Alda Allen Loomis

Dan O'Herlihy David Edwards

Juanita Moore Annie Johnson

Terry Burnham Susie (6)

Ann Robinson Showgirl

Troy Donahue Frankie

Sandra Gould Receptionist

Joel Fluellen Minister

Jack Weston Stage manager

Billy House Fat Man on Beach

Maida Severn Teacher

Than Wyenn Romano

Peg Shirley Fay

Mahalia Jackson Choir Soloist

Bess Flowers Geraldine Moore (uncredited)

Frank Baker Party Guest

George Barrows Furniture Mover

Chet Brandenburg Man at Coney Island

Steve Carruthers Actor at Audition

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown