A major Indian uprising is expected and Wyoming military posts are alerted. Colonel Dennison is meeting with Chief Eagle and his son Running Wolf when Chief Eagle is mysteriously shot. Steve Holden, an agent for the government peace commission, with the aid of a wandering shoemaker, Smiley, discover the troubles and the Chief's murder have been instigated by Cronin, the regimental scout, for personal gain for he and his gang of outlaws.
Charles Starrett
as Steve Holden / Durango Kid
Fred F. Sears
as Colonel Ron Dennison (as Fred Sears)
Tommy Ivo
as Denny Dennison
Elton Britt
as Singing Sergeant
Smiley Burnette
as Smiley Burnette
Jay Silverheels
as Running Wolf (uncredited)
Emile Avery
as Trooper (uncredited)
John Cason
as Henchman (uncredited)
Jim Diehl
as L.D. Brecker (uncredited)
Myron Healey
as Lieutenant Reed (uncredited)