In 1863, having escaped from a rock-quarry prison in Salt Lake, six inmates led by convicted murderer Pete Black take over a small wagon train headed by preacher Jacob Karns. Tensions and hardships grow as the travelers continue to trek toward California across dry, desolate country.
| Directing | Lewis R. Foster | Director |
| Writing | Alvah Bessie | Story |
| Writing | Lewis R. Foster | Screenplay |
| Production | William H. Pine | Producer |
| Editing | Howard A. Smith | Editor |
| Camera | Loyal Griggs | Director of Photography |
| Production | William C. Thomas | Producer |
| Sound | Mahlon Merrick | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Lewis H. Creber | Art Direction |
