
"For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice."
Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton

Jay Phillips

Howard Cazsatt

John Murray

Cheryl Steed

Doris Shelley
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones

Mrs. Buxton

Joel Millner

Dress Saleswoman
Singing Contestant
M.C. at Talent Show

Audition Record Producer

Betty

Sha Sha
Waitress in Diner

Stylette
Stylette
Stylette
Stylette
Receptionist #1

Girl in Coffee Shop
Annie

Receptionist #2

Brill Building Songwriter

Radio Station Receptionist
Brill Building Hallway Singer
Brill Building Hallway Singer
Brill Building Hallway Singer
Brill Building Hallway Singer
Record Producer
Matthew Lewis

Click Brother #1
Click Brother #1
Kelly Porter

Marion

Girl in Howard's Bed
Baby Luma
Cab Driver
Kindly Nurse
Luma
Annie's Son
Journalist
Member of the Riptides

Member of the Riptides

Member of the Riptides

The Riptides' Dancing Girl
The Riptides' Dancing Girl
TV Interviewer

The Riptides' Engineer

Doris' L.A. Boyfriend
Theremin Player
Security Expert

Singer on Beach

Singer on Beach
Singer on Beach
Singer in Tree
Singer in Tree
Singer in Tree
Crying Woman at Funeral

Guru Dave (voice)

Commune Guitarist