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Jun 6, 2004 · Alma's father, Otis Russell, arrives to 'help' with her claim. Swearengen strikes a bargain with Adams to rid him of some legal baggage; Leon and Sawyer resu...
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"Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking" is the eleventh episode of the first season of Deadwood. It is the eleventh episode of the series overall. It premiered on June 6, 2004. It was written by Ricky Jay and directed by Steve Shill.
Alma's father, Otis Russell, arrives from New York to 'help' with her claim.
As day breaks over camp, Trixie stands at the window reporting Deadwood's activities to Al Swearengen, who is in bed describing the Chicago murder that led to the warrant for his arrest. Complaining about the treachery of the magistrate, he moans that he's "never going to be able to fucking operate in peace."
One of the residents observed by Trixie is Jewel, who struggles through town on her bad leg all the way to Doc Cochran's. She has a book that describes leg braces, and she is hoping that the Doc can fabricate one for her, so her leg dragging won't continue to irritate Swearengen. But Cochran tells her that the devices won't work for her.
In E.B. Farnum's dining room, Joanie Stubbs and Charlie Utter share breakfast, as do Alma Garret, Sofia Metz and Whitney Ellsworth. The old prospector tells Alma that his work on her claim is just about done, and that it is time to sink some shafts. Alma affectionately entreats him to remain in her employ. Their discussion is interrupted when a surprise guest arrives: Alma's father, Otis Russell.
Silas Adams, the magistrate's bagman-and Swearengen's latest protege-visits Al at The Gem Saloon. What message does Swearengen want to send to the magistrate? "Tell him no more envelopes, and go fuck himself," Al says. Adams, who understands that Swearengen is not just posturing, tells him that people in Yankton believe he is the person to deal with in Deadwood. And, he adds, "It's just the magistrate that can earn on that warrant. No one else knows about it."
The two agree on a deal to get rid of the magistrate, after haggling over the price-with Al offering $2,000, and Silas thinking $20,000. "Take the two," Al says. "You gotta believe you're opening the door to your future. And making hundreds of thousands back and forth between here and Yankton."
Visiting Alma's room, her father jokes that he always knew she'd end up in a boarding house with a farmer's child and a bonanza of gold. After examining a nugget, he tells his daughter that there has been talk that she had something to do with her husband's death. "You have to admit, it's a suspicious sequence," he says.
Cast notes
•Twelve of thirteen starring cast members appear in this episode. •Starring cast member Robin Weigert (Calamity Jane) does not appear in this episode.
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2.Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking Plot Synopsis - HBO.com
Jun 6, 2004 · Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking: Directed by Steve Shill. With Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver. Alma's father, Otis Russell, arrives from New York to "help" with her claim.
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Mister Wu. An opium theft leaves Swearengen trying to find common language with his supplier, as well as navigating other tricky waters. 11. Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking. Alma's father, Otis Russell, arrives to "help" with her claim. Swearengen strikes a bargain with Adams to rid him of some legal baggage.
Dec 23, 2021 · As Deadwood grows, so does the gap between the powerful and powerless generally, and the schism between the worlds of men and women in particular. A recap of ‘Jewel’s Boot Is Made For Walking ...
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Jun 24, 2009 · “Jewel’s Boot Is Made for Walking,” aside from having the stupidest title in the series’ run, has the unenviable task of getting all of the final pieces in motion for the season finale.
Jun 6, 2004 · Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking. Available on Prime Video, Hulu, Max. S1 E11: Alma's father, Otis Russell, arrives from New York to 'help' with her claim. Swearengen strikes a bargain with Adams to rid him of some legal baggage. Jewel journeys to Cochran's cabin for help with her leg; Utter hazards an opinion on the safety of Nuttall's saloon ...
