Franklyn Farnum

Jobless cowpuncher Jim Kirk rides into Cottonwood, Arizona looking for the man who swindled his father and protects a rancher's daughter from bandits.

1932. The Dales need money for their sick mother and Bart Travis, having found gold, says he will provide it. Duke Remsden learns of the strike and waylays Buzz Dale as he tries to record Bart's deed. Dressed as Bart, Duke kills and robs a man. With the Sheriff after Bart, Buzz escapes capture, finds the clothes worn to impersonate Bart, and heads for the Sheriff.