Finding Indians stealing from his ranch, Gene learns they are suffering from malnutrition. Store owner Martin is cheating them and now he is after the Chief's valuable necklace. When the dying chief is found, having been attacked and robbed, Martin blames Lakhona who would become the new chief. When Gene helps Lakhona they soon find themselves fleeing from the law.
Gene Autry
as Gene Autry
Champion
as Champ - Gene's Horse (as Champion World's Wonder Horse)
Sheila Ryan
as Doctor Nan
Hank Patterson
as Ranch hand Tom
Jay Silverheels
as Lakohna
Claudia Drake
as Lucy Broken Arm
Georgie Nokes
as Rona
Alex Frazer
as Fred (Martin's buyer)
Clayton Moore
as Henchman Luke
Iron Eyes Cody
as Indian Farmer (uncredited)
Charles Quigley
as Henderson (uncredited)
Dan White
as Farmer (uncredited)