The perineal District Attorney and conservative southern patriarch cherishes the old ways and does his best to adjust to change.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Frank MorganRobert Yancey | Robert Yancey |
 Kathryn GraysonRebecca Yancey | Rebecca Yancey |
 Spring ByingtonRosa Yancey | Rosa Yancey |
| NNatalie ThompsonMargaret Yancey | Margaret Yancey |
 Johnny MitchellJames Weldon 'Shirley (as Douglass Newland) | James Weldon 'Shirley (as Douglass Newland) |
 Mark DanielsJack Holden | Jack Holden |
 Elizabeth PattersonGrandma | Grandma |
 Juanita QuigleyCaroline Yancey | Caroline Yancey |
 Scotty BeckettJoel Yancey | Joel Yancey |
 Dickie JonesRobert Yancey, Jr. | Robert Yancey, Jr. |
 Leigh WhipperUncle Josh | Uncle Josh |
| LLouise BeaversAunt Emmeline | Aunt Emmeline |
 J.M. KerriganJohn Phelps | John Phelps |
 Harlan BriggsMr. Rogard | Mr. Rogard |
 Katharine AlexanderMarcia Marshall | Marcia Marshall |