The Black Pearls (1 Jul. 1959)

Bat is arrested for cheating at cards and thrown into a jail cell with notorious train robber Polk Otis. Bat helps Polk free himself from his shackles and kills the sheriff in order to ... See full summary »

Director:

Alan Crosland Jr.

Writers:

Richard O'Connor (book), Wells Root

Stars:

Gene Barry, James Coburn, Jacqueline Scott

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Gene Barry	...	William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson
James Coburn	...	Poke Otis
Jacqueline Scott	...	Carol Otis
Gerald Milton	...	Sheriff Carvey
Emile Meyer	...	Gen. Zachary Moran
Jack Hogan	...	Jack - Henchman
Carlos Romero	...	Dale - Henchman
Wayne Mallory	...	Deputy
Sid Cassel	...	George - Chef

Storyline

Bat is arrested for cheating at cards and thrown into a jail cell with notorious train robber Polk Otis. Bat helps Polk free himself from his shackles and kills the sheriff in order to escape - but it's all part of a plan he's worked out with the lawman to recover a priceless necklace of black pearls Polk and his gang have stolen from a train's express box.

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Plot Keywords:

black pearl | california | pearl necklace | brother sister relationship | robbery | 

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 July 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

William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: Where's Polk?
Carol Otis: He's dead.
William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: He'd have died anyway for his past. This way, he died saving somebody's future.

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