Grass (reused script) - Gunsmoke | 08/25/1957 (Ep281)
Summary
In this *Have Gun – Will Travel* episode, Matt Dillon investigates the murder of Joe Carter, who was shot by Harry Pope, a frightened newcomer to Dodge City. Dillon discovers that Carter and Earl Brandt had been terrorizing Pope by mimicking Indian war cries to drive him away, leading Pope to shoot in self-defense. When Brandt later kills Pope in the back while he is weeding his corn, Dillon arrests him for murder. The story concludes with Dillon confronting Ned Honeyman, who had encouraged the vigilante violence, to emphasize that the law must prevail over personal vengeance in the growing…
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Show intro: Matt Dillon, U.S. Marshal
Kitty introduces Harry Pope and his fears
Dillon questions Pope about the 'Indians'
News of Joe Carter's murder
Honeyman demands Pope's arrest
Dillon investigates the shooting incident
Dillon deduces the 'Indians' were Honeyman's men
Confrontation with Earl Brandt
Honeyman threatens vigilante justice
Dillon warns Pope to leave; Pope refuses
Transition to the next scene
Brandt confesses to killing Pope
Dillon buries Pope and plans to confront Honeyman
Dillon confronts Honeyman at the saloon
Honeyman admits to ordering the killing
Dillon's final remarks on law and order
Credits and cast list
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