This drama centers on the fight for certain post-Prohibitionist groups to gain total control over the liquor industry. Much of the tale is focused upon a family endeavoring to keep their little brewery.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Charles BickfordJoe (Nails) Anderson | Joe (Nails) Anderson |
 Richard ArlenBill Hoffman | Bill Hoffman |
 Mary BrianElsa Kranzmeyer | Elsa Kranzmeyer |
 Jean HersholtOtto Hoffman | Otto Hoffman |
 Louise DresserEmma Hoffman | Emma Hoffman |
 Andy DevineMud | Mud |
 George E. StoneGus | Gus |
 Gene MorganCharlie | Charlie |
 Bert SprotteEmil Kranzmeyer | Emil Kranzmeyer |
 George MeekerAugust Hoffmann | August Hoffmann |
 Julie HaydonGretchen | Gretchen |
| HHarry WalkerNolly | Nolly |
 James Bradbury Jr.Slats | Slats |