Custer (reused script) - Gunsmoke | 09/22/1957 (Ep285)
Summary
U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon arrests Joe Trimble for the murder of an isolated rancher, only to discover the victim was a deserter from the 7th Cavalry. A military major arrives to claim Trimble, revealing that the Army is sending him to join Colonel Custer's expedition against the Sioux. The episode concludes with a chilling foreshadowing of the upcoming Battle of the Little Bighorn.
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The United States Marshal radio theme
Dillon and Chester discuss Granby's reputation
Spotting a mysterious cowboy in the wash
Confronting the cowboy about stolen horses
Riding to Granby's ranch with the suspect
Discovering Granby's body
Arresting Joe Trimble for murder
Reflecting on the case and heading to Dodge
Conversation with Doc and Kitty at the saloon
Army Major requests custody of Trimble
The trial in Hays and the verdict
Handing Trimble over to the Army
Trimble's fate and the 7th Cavalry expedition
Mention of Custer and closing credits
Cast and crew credits
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