A film company is shooting a western on location when the star breaks his leg. A local mule herder, who had never acted before, is "shanghaied" into taking over the role. Complications ensue.

Richard Arlen
as Mike Adams

Mary Beth Hughes
as Terry Lee

Reed Hadley
as Mitch Bennett

James Millican
as Tex Hartford

Olin Howland
as Windy

Grady Sutton
as Halfnote

Joyce Compton
as Mabel

Margia Dean
as Margie - Script Girl

Anna Mae Slaughter
as Penny - Little Girl

Mike Ragan
as Rocky Thompson - Henchman