John Ford both directed and wrote the story (based on his published work The Hostage), a typical western romance in which Mix falls for the daughter of an imperiled rancher. This above-average Tom Mix western contains one of the star's more spectacular stunts -- a jump on horseback across the 20-foot Beale's Cut. Truth be told, the star, who frequently did his own stunt work, was forced to use a double this time
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tom MixSteve McLean | Steve McLean |
 Alma BennettAnnie Darrell | Annie Darrell |
 Edward Peil Sr.Buck Taggitt | Buck Taggitt |
 Joseph W. GirardJohn Darrell | John Darrell |
 Virginia True BoardmanMrs. Darrell | Mrs. Darrell |
 Margaret JoslinAlicia | Alicia |
 Francis FordBen McLean | Ben McLean |
 Harry ToddLige McLean | Lige McLean |
| BBuster GardnerNot listed | Not listed |