Barry is a baritone singer who leaves a successful opera season to return to his western ranch, despite his manager Tony's objections. When he discovers that part of his land was fraudulently sold to Carol and her brother, he pretends to be the foreman and uses the deception to pursue the swindlers and protect Carol.
Fred Dawson is a serving cavalry officer who requests leave to visit his wounded father. His commanding officer also tasks him with investigating the conflict between local sheepherders and cattlemen. Dawson tries to bring the factions together, but is framed for shooting Joe Allison and jailed; his friend Doc Flanders later breaks him out. He also fights Ed Brandt.
A celebrated singer whose alcoholism and attachment to Polly have brought him to ruin. Molly cares for him and helps him return to the stage, where he succeeds and eventually marries her. His renewed involvement with Polly leads him to drink again and mistreat Molly, but learning she is expecting a child prompts him to search for her and plead for forgiveness.
Fred Scott has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Signature works include Knight of the Plains, Ridin' the Trail, Rodeo Rhythm. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.