In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.

Peppino De Filippoas Checco Dal Monte
Carla Del Poggioas Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli
Giulietta Masinaas Melina Amour
John Kitzmilleras Trumpet Player Johnny
Dante Maggioas Remo
Checco Duranteas Theater Owner
Gina Mascettias Valeria del Sole
Silvio Bagolinias Bruno Antonini
Giacomo Furiaas Duke
Otello Martelli