Bobby Breen
— Timothy Reed Jr.
Alan Mowbray
— Jacques Bouton
Ralph Morgan
— Timothy Reed Sr.
Steffi Duna
— Pauline Dubini
Clarence Muse
— Uncle Caton
Sally Blane
— Claire Bouton
Edwin Maxwell
— Martin Dill
Charles Middleton
— Cass
Robert Greig
— Judge Ravenal
Lillian Yarbo
— Janie
Matthew Beard
— Gumbo
Willie Best
— Chimney Sweep
Stanley Blystone
— Slave Auctioneer
Mildred Boyd
— Dancing Slave
Don Brodie
— Slave Buyer
Jack Carr
— Luke
Ed Cassidy
— Slave Trader
Jack Clisby
— Servant
Charles Dixon
— Drummer
Ruby Elzy
— Singer in Hall Johnson Choir
Louise Franklin
— Dancing Slave
Lillian Randolph
— Slave
Blue Washington
— Slave
Marguerite Whitten
— Lulu
Freddie Jackson
— Servant