Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Joe MorrisonJohnny Barclay | Johnny Barclay |
 Paul KellyRockie Johnson | Rockie Johnson |
 Rosalind KeithMary Jennings | Mary Jennings |
 William FrawleyLt. McNulty | Lt. McNulty |
 Charles 'Chic' SaleGrandpa Barclay | Grandpa Barclay |
 David HoltRuddy | Ruddy |
 Dean JaggerArnold | Arnold |
 Baby LeRoyBuddy | Buddy |
 Florence NashMa Emmy Barclay | Ma Emmy Barclay |
 Gloria Ann WhiteElizabeth | Elizabeth |
 Oscar PolkLazy Bones | Lazy Bones |
 Irving BaconSlim (uncredited) | Slim (uncredited) |
| CClarence Badger Jr.Ranger (uncredited) | Ranger (uncredited) |
| GGeorge BartonCCC Boy (uncredited) | CCC Boy (uncredited) |
| HHurley BreenCCC Boy (uncredited) | CCC Boy (uncredited) |
 Thomas CarrCCC Boy (uncredite) | CCC Boy (uncredite) |
| AAllan CavanDoctor (uncredited) | Doctor (uncredited) |
 Eddy ChandlerAssistant Leader (uncredited) | Assistant Leader (uncredited) |