Seeking a new life in California's gold country, Jan Morell instead finds tragedy when his family is targeted by powerful and corrupt mayor Thomas Ainsworth. Wounded and determined to get justice, Jan joins Elena de Ortega and her brother Felipe, whose family has also suffered under Ainsworth. As a relentless marshal closes in, Jan joins their fight to expose Ainsworth and reclaim what was stolen. © 1952 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.