

When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town, Will Varner, a family patriarch, sees Ben as a better choice to inherit the family business than his only son, Jody. Will therefore tries to push Ben and his daughter Clara into marriage. Clara is initially reluctant to court Ben, and Jody senses that Ben threatens his position.
Ben Quick

Will Varner

Noel Varner

Eula Varner

Minnie Littlejohn

Jody Varner

Wilson Mahood

Alan Stewart

Mrs. Stewart
Armistead Howlett

Isaac

Billy Quick

Wilk

Houstin

Ratliff
Cecilia Howlett

Deputy Hampton

Lisa
Auctioneer
Lew

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