In early 1900s' Pennsylvania, Mr. Pennypacker has two company offices and two families with a combined total of 17 children. With an office in Harrisburg and an office in Philadelphia, he has successfully kept two separate homes. However, when an emergency requires his oldest son to find him, Mr. Pennypacker's dual life is revealed.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Clifton WebbMr. Horace Pennypacker | Mr. Horace Pennypacker |
 Dorothy McGuireMrs. Emily 'Ma' Pennypacker | Mrs. Emily 'Ma' Pennypacker |
 Charles CoburnGrampa Pennypacker | Grampa Pennypacker |
 Jill St. JohnKate Pennypacker | Kate Pennypacker |
 Ron ElyWilbur Fielding | Wilbur Fielding |
 Ray StricklynHorace Pennypacker III | Horace Pennypacker III |
 David NelsonHenry Pennypacker | Henry Pennypacker |
 Dorothy StickneyAunt Jane Pennypacker | Aunt Jane Pennypacker |
 Larry GatesRev. Dr. Fielding | Rev. Dr. Fielding |
 Richard DeaconSheriff | Sheriff |
 Ahna CapriBabs Pennypacker | Babs Pennypacker |
 Joan FreemanMary Pennypacker | Mary Pennypacker |
 Mimi GibsonElizabeth Pennypacker | Elizabeth Pennypacker |
 Doro MerandeMiss Haskins | Miss Haskins |
| DDiane MountfordTrudy Pennypacker | Trudy Pennypacker |
| NNora O'MahoneyMrs. McNair | Mrs. McNair |
 Mary Jane SaundersLaurie Pennypacker | Laurie Pennypacker |
 Harvey B. DunnThe Verger | The Verger |