Claude Rister

Maynard hears the cry of the weird masked "phantom" of Tombstone Canyon. The plot thickens when Maynard discovers a man with a key to his past has been murdered by the phantom. (imdb)

Tim's young brother Terry goes to play poker with honest George Beck. Saloon owner Coldeye says he is Beck and then shoots Terry. Just before he dies, Terry tells Tim that it was Beck that shot him. Tim, a card sharp, gets a job dealing for Beck and plans to ruin him financially and then kill him not knowing he has the wrong man.

After surviving an attempt on his life, Tim rides into town to learn he is believed to be the new Marshal. Foiling further attempts, he is framed for robbery and about to be hung. The real Marshal effects his escape and the two then plan a trap to nab the unknown gang leader.