Arleen Whelan

Raiders of Old California -- Raiders of Old California

Raiders of Old California -- Raiders of Old California

After stumbling upon the titular lawman's body, fugitive Jeff Harlan (Jim Davis) assumes Brennan's identity and soon finds himself drawn into a life-and-death fight between corrupt rancher Col. Donaphin (Louis Jean Heydt) and the townsfolk facing an epidemic spread by his cattle. But when town doctor Steve Hale (Harry Lauter) stands up to Donaphin, will "Brennan" live up to the obligations that go with the badge he stole and come to Hale's aid?

This compelling Western follows murderer Pete Black (John Payne) as he and five other convicts escape and forcefully commandeer a wagon train of devout settlers, headed by preacher Jacob Karns (Dennis O'Keefe), while they make the dangerous trek to California. Pete stops other cons from stealing the pioneers' money, attracting the attention of widow Rose Billings (Arleen Whelan), and contemplates reforming when the journey's end leads to crisis.