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Gun for Chester: Directed by Louis King. With James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake. Chester claims the new stranger in town is really there to kill him and Matt investigates, but remains skeptical even after Chester is shot in the arm by an unseen person.
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- Louis King
- 1957-09-21
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Chester claims the new stranger in town is really there to kill him and Matt investigates, but remains skeptical even after Chester is shot in the arm by an unseen person. Convinced a new guy in town, Asa Ledbetter (Thomas Coley), has come to kill him, Chester won't say why. Matt investigates, yet the stranger seems like a harmless enough guy. Then...
Goofs
Revealing mistakes When Chester is eating at Delmonico's and he invites Ms. Kitty to set down there is only one coffee cup on the table. During the short conversation suddenly Ms. kitty has a cup of coffee of her own in addition to Chester's cup even though no waiter has come to the table.
Scene excerpts
Character quotes 1. Marshal Matt Dillon:[late night seeing Doc] Well, you're up late, Doc. Where you been, out on a call? 2. Galen "Doc" Adams:Well, now, what you think I've been doing - out romancing the ladies? 3. Marshal Matt Dillon:Nah, you're too old for that. 4. Galen "Doc" Adams:Oh, too old, huh? Let me tell you something, I could show all these young bucks around here a thing or two if I was foolish enough to take the time.
Soundtracks
1. The Old Trail- by Rex Koury and Glenn Spencer, Aspen Fair Music, Inc. (ASCAP) 2. Gwine to Run All Night (De Camptown Races)(uncredited) - Music by Stephen Foster 3. She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain(uncredited) - Traditional
Starring
1. James Arness as Matt Dillon 2. Dennis Weaver as Chester Goode 3. Milburn Stone as Galen "Doc" Adams 4. Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty Russell
Guest starring
1. Thomas Coley as Asa Ledbetter 2. George Selk as Moss Grimmick 3. Howard Culveras Hotel Clerk 4. Clayton Postas Man Rest of cast listed alphabetically: 1. Paul Nicholsas Townsman (uncredited) 2. Jimmy Noelas Townsman (uncredited) 3. Ted Smileas Townsman (uncredited) 4. Brick Sullivanas Bartender (uncredited)
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A 1957 episode of the classic western series Gunsmoke where Chester Goode, the town drunk, is convinced by a new arrival that he is a threat to his life. Matt Dillon investigates and discovers that the man is not who he claims to be, but Chester still has a gun and a grudge. Read user reviews from IMDb users who rated this episode 8/10 or higher.
