A freight carrier named “Lockhart” (James Stewart) finds himself in trouble when he attempts to gather salt from the area to trade; he clashes with “Dave” (Alex Nicol), who is the rebellious son of local authority figure “Alec” (Donald Crisp). It’s thanks to ranch supervisor “Vic” (Arthur Kennedy) that Lockhart manages to survive, but now without his wagons or mules, he decides to remain until things are resolved. "A…

Jimmy Stewart portrays the central figure in this Western, encountering a shop owner (Cathy O'Donnell) while transporting goods to a Southwestern settlement situated near Apache lands. Conflict quickly arises with the impulsive son of a powerful landowner (Alex Nicol and Donald Crisp). Despite increasing friction, he remains in the town, possibly drawn by his feelings for the woman, though the rancher’s imposing fore…

Will Lockhart (played by James Stewart) sets out from Laramie on a quest to discover who provided repeating rifles to the Apaches responsible for his brother’s death. Upon arriving in Coronado, New Mexico, he discovers that Alec Waggoman (Donald Crisp), a powerful rancher, essentially controls the area. Waggoman has two sons: Dave (Alex Nicol), who is unpredictable, and Vic Hansboro (Arthur Kennedy), whom he treats l…