cast
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Dane Clark
Abe Saperstein
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Patricia Breslin
Sylvia Franklin Saperstein
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Sidney Poitier
Inman Jackson
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Ruby Dee
Irma Jackson
- Celia Brodkin Mama Saperstein
- Anatol Winogradoff Papa Saperstein
- Carol Sinclair Fay Saperstein
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Slim Gaillard
Self
- Bill Stern Self
- Mort Marshall Master of Ceremonies
- Lew Hearn Appraiser
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Edmon Ryan
Zack Leader
- Ellsworth Wright Sam
- Frieda Altman Ticket Seller
- Jean Shore Secretary
- Reese 'Goose' Tatum Self - Harlem Globetrotter
- Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton Self - Harlem Globetrotter
- Marques Haynes Self - Harlem Globetrotter
- Marty Glickman Self - basketball commentator
- Bram Nossen James Willoughby
- Julie Benedic Beauty Contest Entry
- Jerry Hauer Beauty Contest Entry