A witness evades capture while law enforcement pursues a criminal gang across the border.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Witness to Crime
Ann witnesses a bank robbery and is captured by Cardigan's gang. The bandits flee to Canada, leading to a warrant for her arrest.
Key Events
Bank Robbery Witness — Ann witnesses a bank robbery and becomes a primary target. Characters: Ann FenwickLocation: US Highway
Initial Capture — Cardigan's gang captures Ann immediately after the robbery. Characters: Ann Fenwick, CardiganLocation: US Border
Warrant Issued — Authorities issue a warrant for Ann as a material witness. Characters: Ann FenwickLocation: US Court
Border Flight — The gang flees across the border into Canada to evade capture. Characters: Ann Fenwick, CardiganLocation: Canada Border
Trailer Theft — Bandits steal a trailer to transport Ann and the stolen loot. Characters: Ann Fenwick, CardiganLocation: Canadian Road
Lake Rescue & Deception
A trailer accident plunges Ann into a lake, where she is rescued by Constable Kelly. She immediately fabricates a false identity to evade authorities.
Key Events
Trailer Theft — Bandits steal a trailer to transport Ann and the stolen loot. Characters: Ann Fenwick, CardiganLocation: Canadian Road
Hitch Failure — The trailer hitch breaks during transit, stranding the captives. Characters: Ann Fenwick, CardiganLocation: Lake Shore
Lake Plunge — The trailer plunges into a lake, submerging the captives. Characters: Ann Fenwick, CardiganLocation: Lake
Mountie Rescue — Constable Kelly rescues Ann from the submerged trailer. Characters: Ann Fenwick, Constable KellyLocation: Lake Shore
False Identity — Ann lies about her identity to avoid immediate arrest. Characters: Ann Fenwick, Constable KellyLocation: Woods Camp
Kelly Dispatched — Kelly is sent away to fetch official aid. Characters: Constable KellyLocation: Woods Camp
Loot Concealment & Pursuit
Ann escapes and hides the stolen loot in a trapper's cabin. Kelly confirms her wanted status, prompting Cardigan to order a full-scale retrieval mission.
Key Events
Kelly Dispatched — Kelly is sent away to fetch official aid. Characters: Constable KellyLocation: Woods Camp
Ann Escape — Ann seizes the opportunity to flee the camp. Characters: Ann FenwickLocation: Woods
Loot Concealment — Ann hides the stolen loot inside a remote cabin. Characters: Ann FenwickLocation: Trapper's Cabin
Warrant Confirmation — Kelly returns confirming Ann is a wanted witness. Characters: Constable KellyLocation: Camp
Gang Recall — Cardigan orders his gang to return for Ann and the loot. Characters: Cardigan, Ann FenwickLocation: Forest
Cabin Recapture — Gang members recapture Ann at the cabin. Characters: Ann Fenwick, CardiganLocation: Trapper's Cabin
Recapture & Standoff
Cardigan's gang tracks Ann down and recaptures her at the cabin. The rescuing officer is taken prisoner, leaving Kelly isolated in the woods for a final confrontation.
Key Events
Cabin Recapture — Gang members recapture Ann at the cabin. Characters: Ann Fenwick, CardiganLocation: Trapper's Cabin
Officer Captured — The rescuing officer is captured during the raid. Characters: Constable KellyLocation: Cabin Exterior
Woods Standoff — Kelly remains hidden in the woods, observing the situation. Characters: Constable KellyLocation: Deep Woods
Loot Recovery Goal — The gang focuses on retrieving the hidden loot. Characters: CardiganLocation: Cabin
Final Confrontation Setup — All parties converge for a final standoff. Characters: Ann Fenwick, Cardigan, Constable KellyLocation: Cabin Clearing
Unresolved Pursuit — The chase continues as the film concludes. Characters: Ann Fenwick, Constable KellyLocation: Forest Edge
Story Breakdown
Bank Robbery Witness — Ann witnesses a crime and becomes a target.
Initial Capture — Cardigan's gang takes Ann prisoner.
Warrant Issued — Authorities demand her arrest.
Canadian Flight — The gang crosses the border to evade authorities.
Trailer Theft — Bandits steal transport for loot.
Lake Plunge — Accident strands the captives.
Mountie Intervention — Local law enforcement rescues the captive.
False Identity — Ann lies to avoid arrest.
Kelly Dispatched — Officer leaves to fetch aid.
Loot Concealment — Ann hides the stolen goods to protect them.
Ann Escape — Ann flees the camp.
Cabin Hiding — Loot is secured in a cabin.
Gang Pursuit — Cardigan orders a full retrieval mission.
Warrant Confirmation — Kelly verifies Ann's status.
Recall Order — Gang returns for Ann and loot.
Cabin Confrontation — The gang tracks Ann to her hiding place.
Ann Recapture — Gang members seize Ann.
Officer Captured — Rescuer is taken prisoner.
Final Standoff — All parties converge for a tense resolution.
Ann Fenwick is a witness to a bank robbery in the U.S. and the bandits, led by Trigger and Leon capture her and when she disappears, a warrant is issued for her arrest as a material witness. The bank robbers flee across the border into Canada where they steal a trailer in which they lock Ann and the loot. The hitch breaks and the trailer plunges into a lake. Sergeant Renfrew and Constable Kelly, of the Canadian Mounties, rescue Ann and she tells them she is a hitch-hiking tourist and gives a false name. Renfrew sends Kelly for aid, Ann escapes and Kelly returns with the news that she is wanted. The leader of the gang, Cardigan, sends the gang back for Ann and the loot, which Ann has hidden in a trappers cabin, just before Trigger recaptures her. Renfrew goes to her rescue, but is also captured. But reliable Constable Kelly is somewhere in the woods.
