Tillie and Augustus Winterbottom are thought to be missionaries when they arrive to find Phineas Pratt trying cheat the Sheridans out of her father's inheritance, including a ferry franchise and a boat. The only way to keep the franchise is to win a race against Pratt's boat.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 W.C. FieldsAugustus Winterbottom | Augustus Winterbottom |
 Alison SkipworthTillie Winterbottom | Tillie Winterbottom |
 Baby LeRoyThe 'King' | The 'King' |
 Julie BishopMary Sheridan (as Jacqueline Wells) | Mary Sheridan (as Jacqueline Wells) |
 Phillip TrentTom Sheridan (as Clifford Jones) | Tom Sheridan (as Clifford Jones) |
 Clarence WilsonPhineas Pratt | Phineas Pratt |
 George BarbierCaptain Fogg | Captain Fogg |
 Barton MacLaneCommissioner McLennan | Commissioner McLennan |
 Edgar KennedyJudge | Judge |
 Robert McKenzieDefense Attorney | Defense Attorney |
 Ivan LinowThe Swede | The Swede |