Slick gambler James Wylie (Dennis Morgan) is apprehended by the law and given the option to forgo a prison sentence if he poses as a bandit. His mission is to uncover the identity of the Poet, a notorious outlaw who has been holding up bank-owned stagecoaches and leaving verses at the crime scenes to taunt the authorities. James finds time to woo the Poet's lovely wife, Ann (Jane Wyman), who initially cold-shoulders him. But, as a romance develops, they partner up to find the robber.
| Directing | Raoul Walsh | Director |
| Writing | Alan Le May | Screenplay |
| Writing | Thames Williamson | Screenplay |
| Writing | Paul Wellman | Story |
| Sound | Max Steiner | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | John Maxwell | Dialogue Coach |
| Costume & Make-Up | Perc Westmore | Makeup Artist |
| Editing | Christian Nyby | Editor |
| Camera | Sidney Hickox | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Milo Anderson | Costume Design |
| Art | Ted Smith | Art Direction |
| Directing | Ridgeway Callow | Assistant Director |
| Production | Robert Buckner | Producer |
| Art | Jack McConaghy | Set Decoration |
