The film opens in a camp of Girl Guides where the leader reads from Scripture and then tells the story of St. Francis giving up his life of luxury to live for the poor, and founding the Brotherhood.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Greer GarsonSt. Clara | St. Clara |
 Donald WolfitSt. Francis | St. Francis |
| CClara JoyBeggar Girl | Beggar Girl |
| FFrank RandellBrother Juniper | Brother Juniper |
| LLouis BradfieldElias | Elias |