Citizens of Fairview are outraged when they learn children from the "Patch", a squalid migrant camp on the outskirts of town, will soon be attending Fairview's school.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Colleen TownsendSallie Keeler | Sallie Keeler |
 Tom PowersKen Keeler | Ken Keeler |
 Sarah PaddenMa Ashby | Ma Ashby |
 Regis ToomeyDave Harley | Dave Harley |
 Jimmy HuntNathaniel [Ashby] | Nathaniel [Ashby] |
 Evelyn BrentAlice Keeler | Alice Keeler |
| LLarry OlsenKenny Keeler | Kenny Keeler |
 Erville AldersonPa Ashby | Pa Ashby |
 Peggy WynneArla Ashby | Arla Ashby |
 Melinda CaseyRebecca Ashby (as Melinda Plowman) | Rebecca Ashby (as Melinda Plowman) |
 Gene RothMonty Barnes | Monty Barnes |
 Judith AllenMrs. Barnes | Mrs. Barnes |
 Harry CheshireCol. Garnett | Col. Garnett |
| HHart WaynePolice Chief Bill Marlin | Police Chief Bill Marlin |
 Larry CarrMalcolm Keeler | Malcolm Keeler |
 Louis MasonFarmer Reader | Farmer Reader |
| JJohn ParlowMatt Jans | Matt Jans |
 Gertrude AstorMrs. Jans | Mrs. Jans |
 Russell HicksPete Galloway | Pete Galloway |
 Raymond BondDr. Miles | Dr. Miles |
| BBill NeffMinister | Minister |
| CConnie EvansMrs. Brown | Mrs. Brown |
 Frances MorrisMrs. Lyon | Mrs. Lyon |
| JJerry MickelsenTrummy | Trummy |
| GGary PagettTom | Tom |