Sam Martin grows up in the Kentucky hills with a preacher as his closest friend and father figure. The young man goes away and gets an education, and when he returns home, he wants to build a school so that others can learn, too.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Madge BellamyAzalea | Azalea |
 Leslie FentonSam Martin | Sam Martin |
 Alec B. FrancisPreacher | Preacher |
 Paul PanzerMorgan | Morgan |
 Arthur HousmanJoe Givens | Joe Givens |
 Zasu PittsMandy Coulter | Mandy Coulter |
 Emily FitzroyMa MacBirney | Ma MacBirney |
 Dan MasonPa MacBirney | Pa MacBirney |
 Otis HarlanJeff Coulter | Jeff Coulter |
 Russell SimpsonSi Pace | Si Pace |
| NNatalie WarfieldMrs. Coulter | Mrs. Coulter |
 Carmencita JohnsonBaby (uncredited) | Baby (uncredited) |