The Arkansas Traveler, an itinerant printer, returns to a small town to help save The Daily Record, a newspaper started by Mr. Allen, an old friend who is now deceased.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bob BurnsThe Arkansas Traveler | The Arkansas Traveler |
 Fay BainterMrs. Martha Allen | Mrs. Martha Allen |
 John BealJohn Daniels | John Daniels |
 Jean ParkerJudy Allen | Judy Allen |
 Lyle TalbotMatt Collins | Matt Collins |
 Irvin S. CobbTown Constable | Town Constable |
 Dickie MooreBenjamin Franklin 'Benny' Allen | Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Allen |
 Porter HallMayor Daniels | Mayor Daniels |
 Joseph CrehanMcSweeney | McSweeney |
 John T. MurrayMr. Dean | Mr. Dean |
| HHenry RoquemoreSchmidt | Schmidt |
| HHallene HillOld Lady | Old Lady |
| BBernard SussFirst Man | First Man |
| AA.S. ByronSecond Man | Second Man |
 Harry HaydenBanker | Banker |
 Harry HolmanTelegrapher | Telegrapher |
| EEdmund EltonMerchant | Merchant |
 Harry TylerGarageman | Garageman |
| HHenry MartinChauffeur | Chauffeur |
 Billy CookKid | Kid |
 Max WagnerHobo | Hobo |
 Murray AlperHobo, Frogeyes | Hobo, Frogeyes |
 Eddie DunnHobo | Hobo |
 Frank AustinPessimistic Hobo | Pessimistic Hobo |
| RRoger GrayStatistical Hobo | Statistical Hobo |
 Bert RoachOptimistic Hobo | Optimistic Hobo |