Hughie Mack, a not so nice western singer, is discovered by Clover Doyle as the next movie cowboy hero. His name is changed to Slim Carter and a promotional buildup begins. Leo Gallaher, an orphan boy wins the contest to spend a month with Slim. Leo is a good influence on his cowboy hero. Clover sees the good and more in Slim. Montana Burriss is Slim's double.
Jock Mahoney
as Slim Carter (Hugh Mack)
Julie Adams
as Clover Doyle
Tim Hovey
as Leo Gallaher
William Hopper
as Joe Brewster
Ben Johnson
as Montana Burriss
Joanna Moore
as Charlene Carroll
Walter Reed
as Richard L. Howard
Margaret Field
as Hat Check Girl (as Maggie Mahoney)
Roxanne Arlen
as Cigarette Girl
Jim Healy
as M.C.
Bill Williams
as Frank Hanneman
Barbara Hale
as Allie Hanneman