Joe, a village youth, becomes engaged to his sweetheart, Dora. Later, on account of his wild habits, she breaks the engagement. Joe goes west, where in a frontier town he wins a reputation as a gunman and is given the sobriquet of "Smoky."...See moreJoe, a village youth, becomes engaged to his sweetheart, Dora. Later, on account of his wild habits, she breaks the engagement. Joe goes west, where in a frontier town he wins a reputation as a gunman and is given the sobriquet of "Smoky." Finally he is sought by the sheriff for a killing, but escapes and meets another outlaw, Red Peterson. The two swear loyalty to each other and establish their hiding place in another county. Dora comes west to visit friends and while out for a ride meets Red. He falls in love with her and, compelled to hide from the sheriff while riding with her, shows her the notice of the reward tor his arrest and tells her he is an outlaw. Dora tells him that they will elude the sheriff and ride out of the valley where he can commence life anew. Afraid to tell Joe of his love affair, Red slips off in the night, leaving a letter behind telling of his plans. Angered at what he thinks is a trick upon him, Joe takes an oath to kill Red and starts in pursuit. Thinking that possibly Red might elude him he leaves a note for the sheriff, telling him to watch the pass and he will catch one of the outlaws he is after. For safety Red takes the old unused trail to the pass and Joe follows and from concealment shoots him. Rushing out to where Red is lying he comes face to face with Dora. Their recognition is mutual. Joe pleads for forgiveness. Dora refuses. Red is placed on his horse and they hurry on to reach the next town for medical aid. Joe realizes that the sheriff will capture Red as he attempts to go through the pass and by a roundabout road reaches there first and allows himself to be taken prisoner. On the way back to town with the sheriff he looks back and sees Red and Dora riding the pass to safety. Written by
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