When Steve Downey arrives to reopen his brother-in-law's gold mine, he finds a war between the ranchers and the miners. Ashton has had the water poisoned killing cattle. When Ashton's men find Steve's hat, they kill Tom Tavish and frame Steve for the murder. Escaping jail the Durango Kid goes into action.
Charles Starrett
as Steve Downey aka The Durango Kid
Gail Davis
as Molly Tavish
Fred F. Sears
as Sam Ashton
Lee Roberts
as Scotty Tavish
Richard Emory
as Tommy Tavish
Clayton Moore
as Henchman Brad
Tommy Duncan
as Tommy, Band Leader
Smiley Burnette
as Self
Jack Evans
as Townsman (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
as Henchman (uncredited)