Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a cantankerous middle-aged man who lives with his niece and her family.
as Lt. Col. Frank Slade
as Charlie Simms
as Mr. Trask
as Donna
as George Willis, Jr.
as W.R. Slade
as Randy
as Officer Gore
as Gretchen
as Gail
as Garry
as Harry Havemeyer
as Trent Potter
as Jimmy Jameson
as Manny
as Christine Downes
as Mrs. Hunsaker
as Karen Rossi
as Donny Rossi
as Sofia
as Freddie Bisco
as Michael
as George Willis, Sr.
as Flight Attendant
as Oak Room Waiter
as Skycap
as Bootblack
as Doorman
as Night Maid
as Oak Room Maitre D'
as Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
as Oak Room Patron (uncredited)
as Bellhop
as Ballroom Waiter
as Cab Driver
as Barber (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Waldorf Guest (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Airport Traveler (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Classmate (uncredited)
as Francine Rossi
as Francine Rossi
as Willie Rossi
as Willie Rossi
