An unsophisticated young woman from the Mississippi swamps falls in love with an unconventional southern gentleman.
Debbie Reynolds
as Tammy Tyree
Leslie Nielsen
as Peter Brent
Walter Brennan
as John Dinwitty
Mala Powers
as Barbara Bissle
Sidney Blackmer
as Professor Brent
Mildred Natwick
as Aunt Renie
Fay Wray
as Mrs. Brent
Philip Ober
as Alfred Bissle
Craig Hill
as Ernie
Louise Beavers
as Osia
April Kent
as Tina
Ralph Brooks
as Party Guest (uncredited)
