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Matt Dillon is wounded by fast gunman Dan Grat, who runs wild in Dodge while he recovers. IMDb provides cast, crew, trivia, ratings, and more for this 1955 western TV episode.
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- Western
- Charles Marquis Warren
- 1955-09-10
- Synopsis
- Storyline
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- Cast
United States Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) of Dodge City must deal with fast trigger-happy outlaw Dan Grat (Paul Richards) who wants his way with the town.
Matt is critically wounded while attempting to arrest super-fast gunman Dan Grat (Paul Richards). Grat runs rampant in Dodge while Matt recovers, but is unpleasantly surprised when the recovered marshal challenges him again. A brazen, fearless gunman Grat was involved in some shootings in Amarillo, Texas. He killed two men in a fair fight, and he s...
Trivia
1. The cast and crew had gathered at the home of James Arness to watch the series premiere. They were not told in advance about the special introduction from John Wayne. Arness stated on the DVD commentary that he was very honored that his good friend, Wayne took the time to do this for him. 1. John Wayneappeared in the beginning to introduce the series. He was also originally offered the role of Matt Dillon but turned it down. And he recommended James Arness for the role. 1. A wanted poster...
Goofs
Miscellaneous 1. The flapping tombstone was not cardboard. It can be seen to be rigid. It's an error to interpret this an error. This is simply meant to represent the flimsy grave markers left on "Boot Hill". A significant wind can be heard in the background. More than enough to move old loosened grave markers in the wind. This marker doesn't flex like cardboard would. It merely moves with the wind. Revealing mistakes 1. In the opening scene, as Matt walks through the graveyard, at least one...
Soundtracks
Soundtrack Credits 1. "The Old Trail"- by Rex Koury and Glenn Spencer, Aspen Fair Music, Incorporated (ASCAP) 2. "Animal Snarls"Library music, Composed by: Mahlon Merrick
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. Paul Richards as Dan Grat 2. Robert Anderson as Jim Hill 3. Malcolm Atterbury as Bird 4. Howard Culveras Hotel Clerk 5. John Wayneas Himself - Host (Special guest star) Rest of cast listed alphabetically 1. Walter Baconas Townsman (uncredited) 2. Herman Hackas Townsman (uncredited) 3. Chick Hannanas Townsman (uncredited) 4. Bob Reevesas Townsman (uncredited)
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