Claudette Colbert plays Prudence Webb, who arrives in the wide-open town of Fort Ralston, Texas, to assume control of her late father's newspaper. Her first major print crusade is aimed at gambler Chris Mooney, whom Prudence holds responsible for her dad's suicide. She then takes aim at a couple of crooked cattle barons, who'd like nothing better than to put Prudence out of the way for keeps.

Claudette Colbertas Prudence Webb
Barry Sullivanas Chris Mooney
Ray Collinsas Mica Ralston (rancher)
James Bellas Clay Ballard (Clarion owner)
Horace McMahonas Stringer Winfield
Gregory Walcottas Deputy Jess Foley
John Litelas Meade Moore (wigwam owner)
Douglas Fowleyas Clay Ballard (Clarion owner)
Don Haggertyas Sheriff Herndon
Walter Sandeas Whit Sturdy