Journalist Marion Hargrove enters the Army intending to supplement his income by writing about his training experiences. He muddles through basic training at Fort Bragg with the self-serving help of a couple of buddies intent on cutting themselves in on that extra income.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Robert WalkerPvt. Marion Hargrove | Pvt. Marion Hargrove |
 Donna ReedCarol Holiday | Carol Holiday |
 Keenan WynnPvt. Mulvehill | Pvt. Mulvehill |
 Grant MitchellUncle George | Uncle George |
 Ray CollinsBrodie S. Griffith | Brodie S. Griffith |
 Chill WillsFirst Sgt. Cramp | First Sgt. Cramp |
 Bob CrosbyBob | Bob |
 Marta LindenMrs. Holliday | Mrs. Holliday |
 George Offerman, Jr.Pvt. Orrin Esty | Pvt. Orrin Esty |
 Edward FieldingGen. Dillon | Gen. Dillon |
 Donald CurtisSgt. Heldon | Sgt. Heldon |
 William PhillipsPvt. Bill Burk (as Wm. 'Bill' Phillips) | Pvt. Bill Burk (as Wm. 'Bill' Phillips) |
 Douglas FowleyCapt. R.S. Manville | Capt. R.S. Manville |
 Harry TylerMan on Train (uncredited) | Man on Train (uncredited) |
 Louis Jean HeydtOfficer Administering Oath (uncredited) | Officer Administering Oath (uncredited) |
 Frank FaylenM.P. (uncredited) | M.P. (uncredited) |
 Mantan MorelandTrain Porter (uncredited) | Train Porter (uncredited) |
 Joe DevlinMess Hall Sergeant (uncredited) | Mess Hall Sergeant (uncredited) |
 Robert BenchleyMr. Holliday | Mr. Holliday |