Daniel Mann Director George Cukor Director Shirley Booth Alma Duval Actor Anthony Quinn John Henry Duval Actor Shirley MacLaine Virginia Duval Actor Earl Holliman John Henry 'Buddy' Duval Jr. Actor Eileen Heckart Alma's Friend Actor Clint Kimbrough Billy Duval Actor Warren Stevens Wyatt Mitchell - Virginia's Boyfriend Actor Jody Lawrance Dora May Actor Harlan Warde Harry Actor Valerie Allen Ruby Actor Hal B. Wallis Producer Alex North Music Director Loyal Griggs Choreography Tambi Larsen Art Director Hal Pereira Art Director Edith Head Costume Design