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  James Cagney

  Terrence 'Terry' Rooney (stage name of Thadeus McGillicuddy)
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  Gene Lockhart

  Bennett O. 'B.O.' Regan
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  Edward Hearn

  Studio guard
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  Larry Steers

  Studio official
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  Frank Mills

  Cabbie
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  Marjorie Kane

  Regan's Receptionist
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  Alphonse Martell

  Maurice, Nightclub Headwaiter
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  Daisy Bufford

  Daisy (Stephanie's maid)

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  Mona Barrie

  Stephanie 'Steffie' Hajos
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  Eddie Kane

  San Francisco theater manager
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  Johnny Arthur

  Mr. Daviani (wardrobe supervisor)
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  Herbert Rawlinson

  Studio attorney
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  John 'Skins' Miller

  Dancer in drag in 'Deck Number'
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  William Davidson

  Mr. Richards (nightclub owner)
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  Dwight Frye

  Mr. Easton (makeup supervisor)

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  Philip Ahn

  Ito (Terry's servant)