Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins as Little Jim Tukker

James Craig as Capt. Big Jim Tukker

Spring Byington as Mrs. Starwell

Frances Gifford as Jean Tukker

Luana Patten as Susie "Missey Choosey" Glenson

Laura La Plante as Mrs. Glenson

Henry O'Neill as Chaplain

Morris Ankrum as Col. W.I. Starwell

Ching Wah Lee as Sui Jen

Sharon McManus as Elsie McBride

Ruth Brady as Miss Hall

Buz Buckley as Ronnie Shelton

Celia Travers as Miss Martin

Carol Nugent as Clara