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At the gallop, ho! 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. Oh, no spikes in this side of the rail at all. How about over there, Mr. Sybritts? Haven't run into one in 20 yards, Captain. They sure weren't taking any chances, were they? Four telegraphed pulls…

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Synopsis

In the Fort Laramie episode titled Young Trooper, listeners are introduced to a young boy named Jed, who has just survived a brutal Indian massacre. The episode opens with the aftermath of the tragedy, where Captain Lee Quince and his men are tasked with burying the dead and restoring order. The haunting image of women and children lost to violence sets a somber tone as the characters grapple with the implications of such brutality in their lives.

Cast›

E

Eve McVeagh

F

Frank Cady

Jeffrey Silver

Raymond Burr

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CBS

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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).

Fort_Laramie_56-06-10_ep20_Young_Trooper.mp3

Fort Laramie, Episode 20

Young Trooper

Sunday, June 10, 1956 · 30:12

Fort Laramie, Episode 20

Young Trooper

Sunday, June 10, 1956 · 30:12

Summary

A young boy named Jed survives an Indian massacre and dreams of joining the army. As he navigates the aftermath of tragedy, he seeks to find his place in a world filled with fear and loss.

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