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In Escape from Smoke Falls, Britt Ponset, known as the Six Shooter, unexpectedly extends his stay in the small town of Smoke Falls to help his old friend, dad Somerset, who is recovering from an ailment. Britt's intention to move on is disrupted when he receives an invitation from Grace Proudly, the president of the Ladies' Aid Society, to attend a charity box supper and square dance. Although he hesitates, Grace's insistence and the allure of the event draw him in, setting the stage for a night of social interaction and unexpected complications.

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1953-11-15 Ep 09 Escape From Smoke Falls.mp3

The Six Shooter, Episode 9

Escape from Smoke Falls

Sunday, November 15, 1953 · 29:00

The Six Shooter, Episode 9

Escape from Smoke Falls

Sunday, November 15, 1953 · 29:00

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Britt Ponset unexpectedly stays in Smoke Falls to help an old friend, leading him to a local charity event that stirs up romantic tensions and rivalries.

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  • 1953 — The remaining human inhabitants of the Blasket Islands, County Kerry, Ireland, are evacuated to the mainland.

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