A young girl and her father, who is unjustly accused of murder, seek refuge in a Georgia swamp until they are befriended by a trapper who penetrates the swamp in search of his dog.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean PetersLaurie Harper | Laurie Harper |
 Jeffrey HunterBen Tyler | Ben Tyler |
 Constance SmithNoreen McGowan | Noreen McGowan |
 Walter BrennanJim Harper | Jim Harper |
 Tom TullyZack Taylor | Zack Taylor |
 Harry ShannonPat McGowan | Pat McGowan |
 Will WrightSheriff Brink | Sheriff Brink |
 Jack ElamDave Longden | Dave Longden |
 Harry CarterNed Tyler | Ned Tyler |
 Pat HoganHarry Longden | Harry Longden |
 Mary ParkerThe Widow Sutton | The Widow Sutton |
 Dale RobertsonOpening off-screen Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Opening off-screen Narrator (voice) (uncredited) |