Notorious shootist and womanizer Quirt Evans' horse collapses as he passes a Quaker family's home. Quirt has been wounded, and the kindly family takes him in to nurse him back to health against the advice of others. The handsome Evans quickly attracts the affections of their beautiful daughter, Penelope. He develops an affection for the family and their faith, but his troubled past follows him.

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Cast

John Wayne

Quirt Evans

Gail Russell

Penelope 'Penny' Worth

Harry Carey

Marshal Wistful McClintock

Bruce Cabot

Laredo Stevens

Irene Rich

Mrs. Worth

Lee Dixon

Randy McCall

Tom Powers

Dr. Mangram

Olin Howland

Bradley

John Halloran

Thomas Worth

Joan Barton

Lila Neal

Marshall Reed

Nelson

Symona Boniface

Dance Hall Madam (uncredited)