In 1870, Dr. John Brighton and his wife Louise travel west on a wagon train bound for California. Tragically, Louise dies during childbirth upon reaching the Oklahoma Territory, but their infant daughter survives. Grieving and alone, John decides to remain in the nearby town of Cherokee Wells, where he sets up a medical practice and receives support from the kindly Mrs. Fitzgerald, who helps care for his child. Despite the town's peaceful appearance, trouble brews when wealthy rancher Cass Dobie and his brother Mel attempt to gain control over Cherokee Wells. Their schemes include pressuring rival businessmen and coveting land belonging to their Indian neighbor, Charlie Smith, who unknowingly sits atop valuable oil deposits. When Charlie refuses to sell, tensions escalate, resulting in a dangerous feud between the Dobie brothers and Charlie. Dr. Brighton, reluctant to take sides, is drawn into the conflict, facing potential tragedy as a result. Cast: - Joel McCrea as John Brighton - Barbara Hale as Anne Barnes - Brad Dexter as Cass Dobie - Verna Felton as Mrs. Waynebrook - Douglas Dick as Dale Dobie - Michael Pate as Charlie - Gloria Talbott as Maria - Esther Dale as Mrs. Fitzgerald - Ray Teal as Jason - Scotty Beckett as Messenger at Ranch (uncredited) Runtime: 80 minutes.