Johnny Mack Brown essays the title role in Universal's Fighting Bill Forgo. Returning to his home town, Bill Fargo takes over the operation of his late father's newspaper. He quickly gets swept up in political intrigue fomented by political boss Hackett (Kenneth Harlan), who has a cute habit of rubbing out any and all honest candidates for the sheriff's office.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Johnny Mack BrownBill Fargo | Bill Fargo |
 Fuzzy KnightScoop | Scoop |
 Jean BrooksLinda Tyler (as Jeanne Kelly) | Linda Tyler (as Jeanne Kelly) |
 Kenneth HarlanSheriff Hackett | Sheriff Hackett |
 Nell O'DayJulie Fargo | Julie Fargo |
 Ted AdamsHenchman Vic Savage | Henchman Vic Savage |
 James BlaineCash Scanlon | Cash Scanlon |
 Al BridgeTom Houston | Tom Houston |