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The Bakers of Weber's Bread presents your all-star Western Theater. Rifting along, singing a song under water. From Hollywood comes your all-star Western Theater, starring America's great Western singers, Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Saves, with songs and a story of the West. My name is Cotton Seed Clark, and here are the Riders of the Purple Saves. There's a rainbow over the range, and the skies are blue again. The rolling sun is filled in the far-off hills. The…

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Synopsis

In Matt Simpson's Murder, the Riders of the Purple Sage, led by Al Sloy and Jimmy Dean, are riding into the small cattle community of Lone Oak, eager to reconnect with their old friend Matt Simpson. The atmosphere is light-hearted as they joke about their hunger and reminisce about their past adventures. However, unbeknownst to them, tragedy has struck in Lone Oak. Matt, a well-respected rancher, has been murdered in a shocking robbery, leaving the town in disarray and mourning.

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All Star Western Theatre, Episode 33

Matt Simpsons Murder

Sunday, March 23, 1947 · 29:39

All Star Western Theatre, Episode 33

Matt Simpsons Murder

Sunday, March 23, 1947 · 29:39

Summary

In Matt Simpson's Murder, the Riders of the Purple Sage arrive in Lone Oak, unaware of the recent murder of their friend Matt Simpson. The stakes rise as they uncover the mystery surrounding his death and the potential danger that awaits them.

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