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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. 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, but it makes a man watchful, and a lit…

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Synopsis

In Gunsmoke: Hard Virtue, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in the midst of a brewing conflict in Dodge City. The episode opens with the introduction of Andy Cole, a newcomer struggling to establish himself after moving to town with his wife, Millie. They are in dire need of money, and Andy's frustration grows when he is unable to sell their wagon. His temper flares when a local freight operator, Ed Fallon, accidentally damages their wagon, setting the stage for a confrontation.

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William Conrad

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Gunsmoke 61-01-22 (459) Hard Virtue.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 459

Hard Virtue

Sunday, January 22, 1961 · 24:30

Gunsmoke, Episode 459

Hard Virtue

Sunday, January 22, 1961 · 24:30

Summary

In Gunsmoke: Hard Virtue, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon navigates the tensions in Dodge City as a new arrival, Andy Cole, struggles with his temper and a challenging job offer. The stakes rise when jealousy and mistrust threaten to unravel Andy's marriage.

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