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At the gallop, follow! Fort Laramie Fort Laramie, starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. Specially transcribed tales of the dark and tragic ground of the wild frontier. The saga of fighting men who rode the rim of empire. And the dramatic story of Lee Quince, Captain of Cavalry. Captain Lee Quince Patrol! Hold! Sergeant Gorse! Dismiss the patrol. Yes sir. Prepare to dismount. Dismount. Welcome back, Captain. Thank you, Sergeant Jenkins. Major Daggett in. He's been expe…

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Synopsis

In The Coward, Lieutenant Wendt returns to Fort Laramie, a post where he once served with distinction but now carries the heavy burden of a tarnished reputation. Accused of cowardice during a critical battle at Antelope Meadows, Wendt's past haunts him as he faces his old friend, Captain Lee Quince. Quince, who has always believed in Wendt's potential, is torn between his loyalty to his friend and the harsh judgments of their military peers.

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A

Amerigo Moreno

C

Clayton Post

John Dehner

P

Paul Dubov

Raymond Burr

Vic Perrin

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Fort_Laramie_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Fort Laramie, Episode 10

The Coward

Sunday, March 25, 1956 · 29:13

Fort Laramie, Episode 10

The Coward

Sunday, March 25, 1956 · 29:13

Summary

Lieutenant Wendt returns to Fort Laramie after being accused of cowardice, facing the judgment of his peers and the ghosts of his past decisions. As tensions rise, he must navigate his reputation and the expectations of his old friend, Captain Quince.

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  • 1956 — Pakistan becomes the first Islamic republic in the world. This date is now celebrated as Republic Day in Pakistan.

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