Down-and-out cowhand Jim Garry is asked by his old friend Tate Riling to help mediate a cattle dispute. When Garry arrives, however, it soon becomes clear that Riling has not been entirely forthright. Garry uncovers Riling's plot to dupe local rancher John Lufton out of a fortune. When Lufton's firecracker of a daughter, Amy, gets involved, Garry must choose between his old loyalties and what he knows to be right.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Robert MitchumJim Garry | Jim Garry |
 Barbara Bel GeddesAmy Lufton | Amy Lufton |
 Robert PrestonTate Riling | Tate Riling |
 Walter BrennanKris Barden | Kris Barden |
 Phyllis ThaxterCarol Lufton | Carol Lufton |
 Frank FaylenJake Pindalest | Jake Pindalest |
 Tom TullyJohn Lufton | John Lufton |
 Charles McGrawMilo Sweet | Milo Sweet |
 Clifton YoungJoe Shotten | Joe Shotten |
 Tom TylerFrank Reardon | Frank Reardon |
 George CooperFred Barden | Fred Barden |
 Tom KeeneTed Elser | Ted Elser |
 Bud OsborneCap Willis | Cap Willis |
 Zon MurrayNels Titterton | Nels Titterton |
 Robert BrayBart Daniels | Bart Daniels |
 Joe DevlinBarney (uncredited) | Barney (uncredited) |
 Chris-Pin MartinCommissary Bartender (uncredited) | Commissary Bartender (uncredited) |
 Iron Eyes CodyToma (uncredited) | Toma (uncredited) |
 Harry Carey Jr.Cowboy (uncredited) | Cowboy (uncredited) |