 It s 1914 in Mexico and Tom Kenyon is trying to safely transport a load of silver. General Barranca who is battling Panch Villa wants the silver. Villa s Captain is secretely working for Barranca and he convinces Villa that Tom is one of Barranca a men and should be shot. The pleading of Tom s mother helps Tom and Villa become friends and he is released. But when Tom returns Villa is not there and the Captain orders his immediate execution.