At least 10 percent of the 58-minute Eddie Dean western Shadow Valley is comprised of stock shots from earlier Dean oaters. This time, the star plays as U.S. marshal who comes to the rescue of the standard damsel in distress (Jennifer Holt, sister of Tim and daughter of Jack). The double-dyed villain (George Cheseboro) is a crooked lawyer (and former train robber) who wants to lay claim to the heroine's ranch.

Eddie Dean et Soapy Jones s'interposent pour empêcher Ben Gunnison d'acquérir le ranch Jarvis. Mais Gunnison a appris que le sous sol du ranch recelait de l'or et, après avoir tué le père et l'oncle de Mary Ann Jarvis, tente de la convaincre de quitter les lieux. Eddie Dean la persuade de rester et commence à rechercher le meurtrier... (avec White Cloud, le cheval de Eddie Dean et partition musicale de The Plainsmen)