Close friends Martha and Karen build a private boarding school together with the aid of the local doctor Joe. The school takes off and many students enroll, one of whom is a trouble-maker who tells a scandalous lie that threatens to destroy the trio's lives.

Miriam Hopkinsas Martha Dobie
Merle Oberonas Karen Wright
Joel McCreaas Dr. Joseph 'Joe' Cardin
Catherine Doucetas Lily Mortar
Alma Krugeras Amelia Tilford
Bonita Granvilleas Mary Tilford
Marcia Mae Jonesas Rosalie Wells
Carmencita Johnsonas Evelyn
Margaret Hamiltonas Agatha
Gregg Toland