Plot

As the Oregon Territory prepares to welcome settlers in 1846, wagons traveling the Oregon trail face increasing hostility from the Native Americans who have vowed to protect their land. Dispatched to investigate rumors that President Polk is sending troops to the Oregon Territory disguised as pioneers, New York Herold reporter Neal Harris (Fred MacMurray) is captured by angry natives as he makes his way back to the city. Enlisting the help of a comely Native American maiden to make a daring escape, Harris makes it out just in time to warn the trrops of a potentially devistating attack. Subsequently resigning from his position as a reporter, Harris decides to make a home for himself and his faithful maiden in the new territory. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Cast

• Fred MacMurray - Neal Harris
• William Bishop - Capt. George Wayne
• Nina Shipman - Prudence Cooper
• Gloria Talbott - Shona Hastings
• Henry Hull - Seton

John Carradine - Zachariah Garrison; John Dierkes - Gabe Hastings; Elizabeth Patterson - Maria Cooper; James Bell - Jeremiah Cooper; Ralph Sanford - Mr. Decker; Tex Terry - Brizzard; Arvo Ojala - Ellis; Ollie O'Toole - James G. Bennett; Ed Wright - Jesse; Oscar Beregi - Ralph Clayman; Lumsden Hare - British Ambassador; Bernie Kopell - Aide of President Polk; Addison Richards - James K. Polk

Credit

Gene Fowler, Jr. - Director, Betty Steinberg - Editor, Paul Dunlap - Composer (Music Score), Paul Dunlap - Songwriter, Charles Devlan - Songwriter, Will Miller - Songwriter, Del Acevedo - Makeup, Kay Norton - Cinematographer, Richard Einfeld - Producer, Gene Fowler, Jr. - Screenwriter, Louis Vittes - Screenwriter

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