Notorious stagecoach robber Rhiannon is unintentionally appointed as deputy when he saves the sheriff's life and must wear two hats between his new job that he enjoys and his old occupation that he misses.

Vaughn Monroe
as Rhiannon / John Gwyn

Ella Raines
as Nan Morgan

Walter Brennan
as Dr. Jonathan Mark

Ward Bond
as Sheriff Jim Caradac

Jeff Corey
as Richards

Barry Kelley
as Mike Murphy

Harry Shannon
as Judge Waller

Tom Fadden
as Express Agent

Ralph Dunn
as Traveler

Rex Lease
as Stage Driver