Gunsmoke: Cold Fire |February 3, 1957 | Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio Westerns
Summary
In this Gunsmoke episode, Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the theft of $20,000 in gold from the Dodge City bank, leading to the arrest and accidental death of teller Marvin Gross. Marvin’s devoted mother, Ms. Gross, refuses to believe her son committed the crime and vows to clear his name before leaving town. The investigation reveals that Marvin’s employer, Mr. Bodkin, actually orchestrated the robbery and framed Marvin to cover his own theft. Bodkin is ultimately exposed when Dillon discovers the missing gold hidden inside Marvin’s trunk, proving the young man’s innocence.
Topics discussed
Marshal Dillon visits Mrs. Gross
Marvin Gross discusses his bank job
Discussion on bank vault security
Marvin is shot and killed
Marshal explains the missing gold
Mr. Bodkin reacts to the news
Marshal informs Mrs. Gross of death
Mrs. Gross denies her son's guilt
Search of the Gross residence
Sponsor break: Burn Apparel
Marshal and Chester discuss the case
Mrs. Gross blames Mr. Bodkin
Mrs. Gross announces her departure
Marshal vows to clear Marvin's name
Saloon scene with Doc and Kitty
Discussing Mrs. Gross's overprotectiveness
Chester's theory on Marvin's motive
Mr. Bodkin confronts Marshal with evidence
Cast credits and sign-off
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