With all the pomp and ceremony of a dishonourable discharge, "Kearney" (Gary Cooper) is drummed out of his regiment for having a much broader yellow streak on his trousers than usual. Leaving in disgrace, he is soon embroiled with some horse thieves, led by the aptly named "McCool" (David Brian), who have been helping themselves - thanks to a bit of insider information - to herds intended for the Union Army and selling them instead to some Johnny Rebs. It takes him a while, but gradually "Kearney" begins to earn a position of trust within this gang thanks to his considerable logistical skills …
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