The Hanging Sheriff

Sheriff Tom Bender never thought that he would be called upon to be chief executioner when a drifting salesman was accused, convicted and sentenced to hang for murder. In truth the drifter accidentally killed someone, but the town needs a hanging and needs a hangman. Tom must find a way of ridding himself of the job and his nagging wife.

A gentle sheriff struggles to carry out an execution. When his interfering wife pushes him to act, he must help the condemned man escape.

A softhearted sheriff has difficulty imposing the death sentence. When his meddlesome wife forces his hand, he is compelled to aid in the prisoner's flight.