Shakedown at St. Joe (29 Oct. 1959)

While visiting St. Joseph, Missouri to see his former girlfriend, an up-and-coming soprano, Bat comes to the aid of a businessman who refuses to pay protection money but finds himself accused of being an enforcer for the racket.

Director:

Alan Crosland Jr.

Writers:

Richard O'Connor (book), Maurice Tombragel

Stars:

Gene Barry, Bruce Gordon, Joan O'Brien

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Gene Barry	...	William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson
Bruce Gordon	...	Jason Medford
Joan O'Brien	...	Dora Miller
Harvey Stephens	...	Judge Thatcher
House Peters Jr.	...	Marshal
Frank Wilcox	...	Tobias Manning
Frank Warren	...	Edgar - Henchman
Joe Guardino	...	Usher

Storyline

While visiting St. Joseph, Missouri to see his former girlfriend, an up-and-coming soprano, Bat comes to the aid of a businessman who refuses to pay protection money but finds himself accused of being an enforcer for the racket.

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Plot Keywords:

soprano | missouri | opera house | bowler | cane | 

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 October 1959 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ZIV Television Programs

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[Inside the opera house, Bat trades shots with Medford and his henchman]
Judge Thatcher: Stop this terrible thing at once, Marshal!
Marshal: Hold your fire!
[to himself, after discovering he is out of ammunition]
William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: I'm afraid I'll have to.

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