A group of copper miners, Southern veterans, are terrorized by local rebel-haters, led by deputy Lane Travis. The miners ask stage sharpshooter Johnny Carter to help them, under the impression that he is the legendary Colonel Desmond. It seems they're wrong; but Johnny's show comes to Coppertown and Johnny romances lovely gambler Lisa Roselle, whom the miners believe is at the center of their troubles.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ray MillandJohnny Carter | Johnny Carter |
 Hedy LamarrLisa Roselle | Lisa Roselle |
 Macdonald CareyDeputy Lane Travis | Deputy Lane Travis |
 Mona FreemanCaroline Desmond | Caroline Desmond |
 Harry Carey Jr.Lt. Ord | Lt. Ord |
 Frank FaylenMullins | Mullins |
 Hope EmersonMa Tarbet | Ma Tarbet |
 Taylor HolmesTheodosius Roberts | Theodosius Roberts |
 Peggy KnudsenCora | Cora |
 James BurkeJeb Bassett | Jeb Bassett |
 Percy Helton'Scamper' Joad | 'Scamper' Joad |
 Philip Van ZandtSheriff Wattling (as Philip van Zandt) | Sheriff Wattling (as Philip van Zandt) |
 Francis PierlotMoss Balfour | Moss Balfour |
 Ernö VerebesProfessor | Professor |
| PPaul LeesBat Laverne | Bat Laverne |
 Bobby WatsonBixby (as Robert Watson) | Bixby (as Robert Watson) |
 Georgia BackusMartha Bassett | Martha Bassett |
 Ian WolfeMr. Henderson | Mr. Henderson |
 Bob KortmanBill Newton | Bill Newton |
 Nina Mae McKinneyTheresa | Theresa |