Paul Muni

Antonio 'Tony' Camonte

Ann Dvorak

Francesca 'Cesca' Camonte

Karen Morley

Poppy

Osgood Perkins

John 'Johnny' Lovo

C. Henry Gordon

Insp. Ben Guarino

George Raft

Guino Rinaldo

Vince Barnett

Angelo

Boris Karloff

Gaffney

Purnell Pratt

Mr. Garston, publisher

Tully Marshall

Managing Editor

Inez Palange

Mrs. Camonte

Edwin Maxwell

Chief of Detectives

Jean Harlow

Blonde at Paradise Club

Henry Armetta

Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)

Gus Arnheim

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)