An old trail hand awes Corky with tall tales of his glory days, but has to show real courage when he sees a bank robber's face and is called upon in court to identify the man.

The circus lion tamer's son Anthony Gambino comes for a visit, but resents his father because he thinks the man abandoned him growing up.

When the circus arrives in Titusville, local politician Matt Flint demands $300 for them to give a show. An elderly farmer, Ezra, helps the circus out and they come up a plan to get the evidence to arrest Flint.