A dedicated priest tries to reform a group of homeless boys in turn-of-the-century St. Louis.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Pat O'BrienFather Peter J. Dunne | Father Peter J. Dunne |
 Darryl HickmanMatt Davis | Matt Davis |
 Charles KemperEmmett Mulvey | Emmett Mulvey |
 Una O'ConnorMiss O'Rourke | Miss O'Rourke |
 Ruth DonnellyKate Mulvey | Kate Mulvey |
 Arthur ShieldsMichael O'Donnell | Michael O'Donnell |
 Harry ShannonThomas Lee | Thomas Lee |
 Joe SawyerSteve Davis | Steve Davis |
 Anna Q. NilssonMrs. Olaf Knudson | Mrs. Olaf Knudson |
 Billy GrayChip | Chip |
 Myrna DellPaula Hendricks | Paula Hendricks |
 Griff BarnettGovernor | Governor |
 Frank FergusonColpeck | Colpeck |
 Ellen CorbyColpeck's Secretary | Colpeck's Secretary |
 Donn GiftJimmy | Jimmy |
 Jason Robards Sr.J.J. Sonin | J.J. Sonin |
 Raymond BurrAttorney in Trial Montage | Attorney in Trial Montage |
| FFlorence ClaytonBlowsy Woman (uncredited) | Blowsy Woman (uncredited) |
| EEric RobertsMonk | Monk |