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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. I'd rather take these orders than give them, Captain. The Black Hills? The Black Hills, the Powder, the Big Horn, the Yellowstone, Montana territory. Covers a lot of ground. Yeah. You want these o…

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Synopsis

In A Small Beginning, Captain Lee Quince of Fort Laramie is tasked with a critical mission: to locate Sitting Bull somewhere in the vast and rugged Black Hills. The orders he receives are vague, and the journey ahead promises to be fraught with challenges. Quince understands the significance of this mission, as it aims to establish a parley with the Sioux leader before the harsh winter sets in. The stakes are high, and the uncertainty of the terrain and the potential for conflict loom large over the expedition.

Cast›

Howard Culver

Jack Kruschen

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Jess Kirkpatrick

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Joseph Cranston

Raymond Burr

Sam Edwards

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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).

Fort_Laramie_56-09-30_ep36_A_Small_Beginning.mp3

Fort Laramie, Episode 36

A Small Beginning

Sunday, September 30, 1956 · 29:39

Fort Laramie, Episode 36

A Small Beginning

Sunday, September 30, 1956 · 29:39

Summary

Captain Lee Quince and his troop embark on a challenging mission to locate Sitting Bull in the Black Hills, facing uncertain terrain and potential conflicts with Native Americans. The stakes are high as they aim to establish a parley before winter sets in.

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