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Around Dodge City and in the territory on West, there's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers and that's where the US Marshal and the smell of Gunsmoke. Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, the story of the violence that moved west with young America, the story of a man who moved with it, Matt Dillon, United States Marshal. Bartender, Bartender, set out another bottle of that rye whiskey. Now look Mr. Thatcher, you just tell us once more about this stud colt you g…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Quarter Horse', the rugged landscape of Dodge City sets the stage for a fierce confrontation between two ranchers. Thatcher, an old man from Missouri, is proud of his quarter horse, a new breed that he believes can outperform anything Butler, a local bully, has to offer. The tension escalates as Butler mocks Thatcher in front of the townsfolk, pushing the old man to his limits.

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G

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L

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Gunsmoke 53-03-28 (049) Quarter Horse.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 49

Quarter Horse

Saturday, March 28, 1953 · 29:28

Gunsmoke, Episode 49

Quarter Horse

Saturday, March 28, 1953 · 29:28

Summary

Thatcher challenges Butler to a high-stakes horse race, putting his ranch on the line. The tension escalates as the community watches the showdown unfold.

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