On a train trip out west to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women traveling out to open a "Harvey House" restaurant at a remote whistle-stop.

Judy Garland
as Susan Bradley

John Hodiak
as Ned Trent

Ray Bolger
as Chris Maule

Angela Lansbury
as Em

Preston Foster
as Judge Sam Purvis

Virginia O'Brien
as Alma from Ohio

Kenny Baker
as Terry O'Halloran

Marjorie Main
as Sonora Cassidy

Chill Wills
as H.H. Hartsey

Selena Royle
as Miss Bliss