The story takes place in 1940. On the eve of America's entry in World War II, a colonel retired to his small Southern town, and discovers that there is a plan afoot to tear down Confederate Monument Square. He begins a campaign to rally the townspeople to save the square.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Charles CoburnColonel Will Seaborn Effingham | Colonel Will Seaborn Effingham |
 Joan BennettElla Sue Dozier | Ella Sue Dozier |
 William EytheAlbert 'Al' Marbury | Albert 'Al' Marbury |
 Allyn JoslynEarl Hoats | Earl Hoats |
 Elizabeth PattersonCousin Emma | Cousin Emma |
 Donald MeekDoc Buden | Doc Buden |
 Frank CravenDewey | Dewey |
 Thurston HallEd - the Mayor | Ed - the Mayor |
 Cora WitherspoonMrs. Clara Meigs | Mrs. Clara Meigs |
 Emory ParnellJoe Alsobrook | Joe Alsobrook |
 Henry ArmettaJimmy Economy | Jimmy Economy |
| SStephen DunneProfessor Edward 'Ed' Bland | Professor Edward 'Ed' Bland |
 Roy RobertsArmy Captain Rampey | Army Captain Rampey |