An ex-Confederate waits to settle the score with the Union man whose unit cost him a loved one and property in the late war.An ex-Confederate waits to settle the score with the Union man whose unit cost him a loved one and property in the late war.An ex-Confederate waits to settle the score with the Union man whose unit cost him a loved one and property in the late war.
Photos
Ross Elliott
- Lee
- (as Ross Elliot)
Chet Brandenburg
- Hotel Guest
- (uncredited)
Rudy Doucette
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
John George
- Barfly
- (uncredited)
Carol Henry
- Cowhand
- (uncredited)
Fred McDougall
- Drunk Passed Out at Bar
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Marian Clark
- John Meston(uncredited)
- Norman MacDonnell(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- Trivia"Groat's Grudge" was the title of the original radio episode that aired 8 February 1959. In that version, the protagonist looking for Tom Haskett was named Yancy Groat. The protagonist here is named Lee Grayson. This is the second example of a radio-episode title should have been changed because a character's name was changed for the TV version (see also Marshal Proudfoot (1959)).
- GoofsWhen Grayson threatens Haskett, his cap-and-ball revolver is not loaded (nothing visible in the chambers). Even to fire blanks (as it later does), the pistol cylinder should have grease over the open ends of the chambers to prevent multiple ignition.
Featured review
This episode faded as the show went on
This episode had all the makings of a excellent show but when the credits rolled there seemed to be something lacking. Most of the time when you watch an episode you feel entertained during the allotted time frame but in this show the entire plot seemed for naught. Just did not hold the interest as other episodes.
It begins nice enough when a Southern man, Lee Grayson, arrives in Dodge. Lee fought for the South in the war and is in town to meet a man on a cattle drive. The man, Tom Haskell, was in the Union army and was injured during a battle that Grayson was also in. Grayson could have killed Haskell but chose to let him life. Then we learn from Grayson that Haskell was with General Sherman that invaded Georgia that burned Grayson's house to the ground and also killed his wife. Now Grayson is hunting Haskell to kill him.
There really did not seem like there was much preparation given to this episode. It was a story that was quick and to the point but just did not have the interest value to keep the viewer alert. The actors were the highlight of the show as they seemed well cast for the part played. The show just did not have the interest we expect from a 'Gunsmoke' episode.
NOTE- To answer another reviewer's question concerning the title of this episode-- The script was written by Marian Clark for radio and the copyrighted titled was Groat's Grudge. In the radio version the main character named was Yancey Groat. The name was changed, by John Meston, for unknown reason when writing the teleplay from the original title script.
It begins nice enough when a Southern man, Lee Grayson, arrives in Dodge. Lee fought for the South in the war and is in town to meet a man on a cattle drive. The man, Tom Haskell, was in the Union army and was injured during a battle that Grayson was also in. Grayson could have killed Haskell but chose to let him life. Then we learn from Grayson that Haskell was with General Sherman that invaded Georgia that burned Grayson's house to the ground and also killed his wife. Now Grayson is hunting Haskell to kill him.
There really did not seem like there was much preparation given to this episode. It was a story that was quick and to the point but just did not have the interest value to keep the viewer alert. The actors were the highlight of the show as they seemed well cast for the part played. The show just did not have the interest we expect from a 'Gunsmoke' episode.
NOTE- To answer another reviewer's question concerning the title of this episode-- The script was written by Marian Clark for radio and the copyrighted titled was Groat's Grudge. In the radio version the main character named was Yancey Groat. The name was changed, by John Meston, for unknown reason when writing the teleplay from the original title script.
helpful•119
- kfo9494
- Aug 27, 2013
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Filming locations
- Stage 5 & Stage 6, Paramount Sunset Lot, 5800 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA(Dodge City Western Street)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- 4:3
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content