Ben Scofield - The Six Shooter | 11/01/1953 (Ep07)
Summary
In this episode of *The Six Shooters*, James Stewart stars as Britt Ponson, a legendary gunslinger who arrives in Clay City after a horse injury. He investigates a Wells Fargo robbery where the sheriff’s deputy was killed, leading him to track a suspect through the wilderness. Ponson confronts the shooter in an abandoned cabin, only to discover the culprit is not the sheriff’s son, Ben, but a different young man. The story explores themes of paternal guilt and the consequences of harsh discipline in the Old West.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to The Six Shooter series
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Britt Ponson arrives in Clay City after a holdup
Heavy Norton's weight bet at the blacksmith shop
Heavy Norton recognizes Britt Ponson and his gun
Discussion of the Fargo station robbery details
Britt investigates the crime scene and hoof prints
Confrontation with Sheriff Schofield at his office
Heavy Norton identifies Ben Schofield's horse shoe
Revelation that the suspect is the Sheriff's son
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Act Two begins: Visiting Fred Wilmer
Fred Wilmer recounts the robbery and shooting
Sheriff and Britt decide to pursue the suspect
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Tracking the trail along the creek
Dinner conversation about Ben Schofield's whereabouts
Following the blood trail to an abandoned cabin
Sheriff's confession about breaking his son
Sheriff Schofield's final warning to Britt
Britt stalks the suspect in the cabin
The confrontation and capture of the robber
Realization that the suspect is not Ben
Resolution and return to town
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Credits and production information
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