Dust Bowl conditions in North Dakota causes John Phillips(John Wayne), head of a farmer's organization, to seek out a doctor. Viennese refugee Dr. Karl Brau(Charles Coburn)and his daughter, Leni(Sigrid Gurie), answer the call. The young woman finds the conditions deplorable and wants to leave immediately; but her father realizes the needs of a doctor in the region. Leni, is over-stressed with the fleeing from Hitler and the depression caused by the death of her fiancé. The drama continues with Dr. Brau encouraging the young nurse to stay and even travel further west with Phillips. Leni begins to have feelings for the dusty cowboy and then finds out that her fiancé is not dead after all.
Other players include: Spencer Charters, Sonny Bupp, Trevor Bardette, and Hellen Mackellar.
Other players include: Spencer Charters, Sonny Bupp, Trevor Bardette, and Hellen Mackellar.