Thelma Todd Anne Merrick / Elaine Manners Ralf Harolde Lawson Rolt Inez Courtney Polly Milton Wallis Mike Goldfish Mae Busch Mrs. Jennie Carter Earl McCarthy Gilbert Frayle William Humphrey Jim - City Editor Dorothy Gulliver Lita Brooks Benedict Jim Carter Eddie Fetherston Mitch Ben Savage Ferdie Harry Bernard Tenement Neighbor Bobby Burns Tenement Neighbor Gordon De Main Policeman Edna Murphy Undetermined Secondary Role Bernice Pilot Margo - Elaine's Maid Dorothy Vernon Tenement Neighbor Joseph Levering Director