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Around Dodge City and in the territory on west, there is just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with the U.S. Marshal and the smell of gun smoke. Music Gun smoke starring William Conrad, the story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man who moved with it. I'm that man, Matt Dillon, United States Marshal. The first man they look for and the last they want to meet. It's a chancey job, and it makes a man watchful and a…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Personal Justice,' U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself embroiled in a tense situation when he arrests Reid Morley for the murder of a woman. Reid's brother, Clate Morley, confronts Dillon, threatening him if Reid is found guilty. Clate's fierce loyalty to his brother and the Morley family name sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of justice and honor in the lawless West.

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G

George Walsh

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Harry Bartell

J

John Meston

Parley Baer

Vic Perrin

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Gunsmoke 59-09-27 (390) Personal Justice.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 390

Personal Justice

Sunday, September 27, 1959 · 24:31

Gunsmoke, Episode 390

Personal Justice

Sunday, September 27, 1959 · 24:31

Summary

After Marshal Dillon arrests Reid Morley for murder, his brother Clate threatens Dillon if Reid is found guilty. Tensions escalate as Clate seeks personal justice after Reid's acquittal.

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