a couple of cowpoke help a group of mormon cross some rough country on their way to a new settlement . this low key western be unusual for ford in that it lack any big star . johnson get top billing but his be basically a support role and although he and carey work well together . dru be give little to do other than provide the love interest . the best performance be give by ford favorite bond and play the leader of the mormon . in fact and this role help him land a starring role in the long running tv western wagon train before his untimely death at age 57. feature beautiful cinematography and ford regard this a one of his favorite film .