After a spectacular college football career, John Harkless leaves the university to pursue a place in Indiana politics. He buys the failing Plattville Herald and, using the newspaper to expose various illegal activities, sets out to rid the county of all mobsters and corrupt officials.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dustin FarnumJohn Harkless | John Harkless |
 Winifred KingstonHelen Sherwood | Helen Sherwood |
 Herbert StandingJoe Fisbee | Joe Fisbee |
 Page PetersLige Willets | Lige Willets |
| HHoward DaviesRodney McCune | Rodney McCune |
 Juan de la CruzTom Meredith | Tom Meredith |
 Joe RaySkillett | Skillett |
| EElsie CortSkillett's Girl | Skillett's Girl |
 C. Norman HammondJudge Briscoe | Judge Briscoe |
 Helen Jerome EddyNot listed | Not listed |
| JJacob AbramsUndetermined Role (uncredited) | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
 Virginia FoltzUndetermined Role (uncredited) | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |