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.
Lt. Col. Frank Slade
Charlie Simms
Mr. Trask
Donna
George Willis, Jr.
W.R. Slade
Randy
Officer Gore
Gretchen
Gail
Garry
Harry Havemeyer
Trent Potter
Jimmy Jameson
Manny
Christine Downes
Mrs. Hunsaker
Karen Rossi
Donny Rossi
Sofia
Freddie Bisco
Michael
George Willis, Sr.
Flight Attendant
Oak Room Waiter
Skycap
Bootblack
Doorman
Night Maid
Oak Room Maitre D'
Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Oak Room Patron (uncredited)
Bellhop
Ballroom Waiter
Cab Driver
Barber (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Waldorf Guest (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Airport Traveler (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Classmate (uncredited)
Francine Rossi
Francine Rossi
Willie Rossi
Willie Rossi