Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a cantankerous middle-aged man who lives with his niece and her family.
Movie tag line: "Col. Frank Slade has a very special plan for the weekend. It involves travel, women, good food, fine wine, the tango, chauffeured limousines and a loaded forty-five. And he's bringing Charlie along for the ride."
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Character: Lt. Col. Frank Slade
Character: Charlie Simms
Character: Mr. Trask
Character: Donna
Character: George Willis, Jr.
Character: W.R. Slade
Character: Randy
Character: Officer Gore
Character: Gretchen
Character: Gail
Character: Garry
Character: Harry Havemeyer
Character: Trent Potter
Character: Jimmy Jameson
Character: Manny
Character: Christine Downes
Character: Mrs. Hunsaker
Character: Karen Rossi
Character: Donny Rossi
Character: Sofia
Character: Freddie Bisco
Character: Michael
Character: George Willis, Sr.
Character: Flight Attendant
Character: Oak Room Waiter
Character: Skycap
Character: Bootblack
Character: Doorman
Character: Night Maid
Character: Oak Room Maitre D'
Character: Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Character: Oak Room Patron (uncredited)
Character: Bellhop
Character: Ballroom Waiter
Character: Cab Driver
Character: Barber (uncredited)
Character: Student (uncredited)
Character: Waldorf Guest (uncredited)
Character: Student (uncredited)
Character: Student (uncredited)
Character: Airport Traveler (uncredited)
Character: Student (uncredited)
Character: Classmate (uncredited)
Character: Francine Rossi
Character: Francine Rossi
Character: Willie Rossi
Character: Willie Rossi