A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the male descendants of those responsible for his death. Maria, granddaughter of the innocent ferryman, decides to operate the ferry service. Chris Sanders, a son of one of the men who did the hanging, and Maria fall in love. The "strangler" seizes Chris and Maria offers her life if Chris is spared.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rosemary La PlancheMaria Hart | Maria Hart |
 Robert BarratChristian Sanders | Christian Sanders |
 Blake EdwardsChristian Sanders Jr. | Christian Sanders Jr. |
 Charles MiddletonFerryman Douglas | Ferryman Douglas |
| EEffie LairdMartina Sanders | Martina Sanders |
 Nolan LearyPete Jeffers | Pete Jeffers |
| FFrank ConlanJoseph Hart | Joseph Hart |
| TTherese LyonBertha | Bertha |
 Virginia FarmerAnna Jeffers | Anna Jeffers |
 Chris DrakeGeorge (uncredited) | George (uncredited) |