The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bobby DriscollJeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid | Jeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid |
 Luana PattenTildy | Tildy |
 Beulah BondiGranny Kincaid | Granny Kincaid |
 Burl IvesUncle Hiram Douglas | Uncle Hiram Douglas |
 Harry CareyHead Judge at County Fair | Head Judge at County Fair |
 Raymond BondPete Grundy - Storekeeper | Pete Grundy - Storekeeper |
 Walter SoderlingGrampa Meeker | Grampa Meeker |
 Matt WillisMr. Burns - Horse Trainer | Mr. Burns - Horse Trainer |
| SSpelman B. CollinsJudge | Judge |
 John BealJeremiah as an Adult - Narrator (voice) | Jeremiah as an Adult - Narrator (voice) |
| KKen CarsonVoice of Wise Old Owl (voice) | Voice of Wise Old Owl (voice) |
 Bob HaymesSinger Bob Haymes (voice) | Singer Bob Haymes (voice) |
| MMarion DarlingtonWhistling Sound Effect (voice) (uncredited) | Whistling Sound Effect (voice) (uncredited) |
 Clarence NashVocal Sound Effect (voice) (uncredited) | Vocal Sound Effect (voice) (uncredited) |
| JJud Conlon's RhythmairesVocal Ensemble (voice) (as The Rhythmaires) | Vocal Ensemble (voice) (as The Rhythmaires) |