Matthias Scheichelroither is a poor but always cheerful, or rather, jolly farmer. He has grand plans for his son Heini, nicknamed "Heinerle": He intends for him to one day become a trained academic, a doctor. To achieve this, the old man scrims and saves to give Heinerle a perfect education. But Heini has other plans: Instead of focusing on his studies, he is drawn to music. With the help of Vivian Harrison, a wealthy American woman who is in love with him, he finally manages to organize his first concert as a composer.

Paul Hörbiger
as Matthias Scheichelroither

Erich Auer
as Heini Scheichelroither

Heinrich Gretler
as Lindoberer

Franz Marischka
as Vinzenz Lindoberer

Rudolf Carl
as Raudaschl

Helli Servi
as Annamirl Raudaschl

Adrienne Gessner
as Frau Holefka

Ulrich Bettac
as Mr. Harrison

Loni von Friedl
as Annamirl als Kind

Elisabeth Karlan
as Resi Scheichelroither