one of alan ladd less know western be this adventure of a scheme outlaw with a conscience who set out to solve the mystery of a lost son and return him to his parent . of course and the mission be fraught with danger and from a partner and assorted crook . after get to know the miss lad family and choya change of heart take across the rio grande where the boy be be raise by a tough and mean outlaw who aim to keep the boy and use gun play if necessary to get his point across . the picture be help by great scenery and several scene show a realistic slice of ranch life and cattle drive . ladd get a great boost from robert keith and charles bickford and joseph calleia and and mona freeman and always tough and spirited and be pretty a she take a fancy to the dash outlaw who would be her brother .