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In the Gunsmoke episode Stage Smash, the story unfolds in the rugged landscape of Dodge City, where U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is tasked with maintaining order amidst the chaos of the Wild West. After successfully apprehending Cleary Small, a notorious troublemaker, Dillon believes he has quelled one more threat to the town. However, he is unaware that Cleary's brother, Nort Small, is lurking in the shadows, ready to take drastic measures to free his sibling.
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