5 reviews
One of the better scripts in the entire collection
This is one of the better written scripts which has the viewer on the edge of their seat for the entire run of the episode. This plot is as timely today as it was in the late 1800's.
The situation involves the selling of stolen horses. Charlie Deesha confronts Emmett Bowers on Front street and advises that he is riding one of his stolen horses that has his brand. Turns out that Bowers had bought six horses from a traveling man and all are the property of Deesha. When other men across the prairie buy stolen horses, Matt knows something is up around Dodge. With the men wanting to lynch the person involved Matt pleas with them to let him have one week to solve the case. That will be just enough time for Matt to set up his trap.
A very entertaining story that was well cast and well directed. Near the end there are some close-up shots that enhanced the viewer's experience plus some real notable quotes. When one of the characters says 'I'm going to die now, I feel it coming'- that line was so chilling that hairs on your neck will actually stand. An all around nice watch to a very well written story.
The situation involves the selling of stolen horses. Charlie Deesha confronts Emmett Bowers on Front street and advises that he is riding one of his stolen horses that has his brand. Turns out that Bowers had bought six horses from a traveling man and all are the property of Deesha. When other men across the prairie buy stolen horses, Matt knows something is up around Dodge. With the men wanting to lynch the person involved Matt pleas with them to let him have one week to solve the case. That will be just enough time for Matt to set up his trap.
A very entertaining story that was well cast and well directed. Near the end there are some close-up shots that enhanced the viewer's experience plus some real notable quotes. When one of the characters says 'I'm going to die now, I feel it coming'- that line was so chilling that hairs on your neck will actually stand. An all around nice watch to a very well written story.
Good Story
A more structured story than usual. Young Deesha (Carey Jr.) turns up in Dodge and spots a horse stolen from him with his brand, and he can prove it. Current owner Bowers (Robinson) is upset but forced to absorb the 30$ loss. In fact, it turns out a whole herd of horses with Deesha? s brand has been stolen, and now the law is returning the mounts to their rightful owner. Meanwhile, a lot of well-meaning dupes have lost 30$ purchase money.
Carey Jr.is perfectly cast as the innocent young Deesha, while Robinson shines as the surly first victim. Writer Meston has crafted a carefully structured story-- instead of the usual series of dramatic episodes-- with a definite beginning, middle and end, along with an appropriate upshot.
Carey Jr.is perfectly cast as the innocent young Deesha, while Robinson shines as the surly first victim. Writer Meston has crafted a carefully structured story-- instead of the usual series of dramatic episodes-- with a definite beginning, middle and end, along with an appropriate upshot.
- dougdoepke
- Nov 5, 2012
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Beer For Horses
Mystery Not That Tough To Solve
You Can't Put A Dead Man In Jail
(*Marshal Dillon quote*) - "This is a mighty big country. Where do I start?"
There's a crafty horse thief operating in and around Dodge these days and Marshal Dillon has just one week to find him otherwise the irate citizens of town are gonna be forming a lynching party.
When Matt Dillon starts his investigation he comes up with some very surprising results.
There's a crafty horse thief operating in and around Dodge these days and Marshal Dillon has just one week to find him otherwise the irate citizens of town are gonna be forming a lynching party.
When Matt Dillon starts his investigation he comes up with some very surprising results.
- StrictlyConfidential
- Dec 2, 2020
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