Dead Man's Claim (4 May 1961)

When a new silver strike is made in Monument City, Nevada, Bat returns to the former ghost town to check on his old claim and find two claim jumpers are prepared to shoot first and ask questions later.

Director:

Lew Landers

Writers:

Richard O'Connor (book), George F. Slavin

Stars:

Gene Barry, Charles Maxwell, Stefanie Powers

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Gene Barry	...	William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson
Charles Maxwell	...	Harvey Mason
Stefanie Powers	...	Ann Elkins (as Taffy Paul)
Tyler McVey	...	Vernon Ellwood
Frank J. Scannell	...	Hecky Henderson (as Frank Scannell)
Craig Duncan	...	Clay Adams
Chuck Webster	...	Judd Elkins
Nick Nicholson
Ken Tilles

Storyline

When a new silver strike is made in Monument City, Nevada, Bat returns to the former ghost town to check on his old claim and find two claim jumpers are prepared to shoot first and ask questions later.

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Plot Keywords:

nevada | claim jumper | bowler | hearse | mining claims | 

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 May 1961 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ZIV Television Programs, United Artists Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Vernon Ellwood: The silver vein from the main strike goes right through your property.
Ann Elkins: I'll never count a cent of it without thinking of you.
William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: Thank you, Ann. That should keep you thinking of me for quite a while.

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