The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955–1961): Season 3, Episode 21 - The Imitation Jesse James - full transcript
Based on the detailed description given by banker Sloan, Earp and Hal are sure the man who robbed him on the stage was Henry Harrison Hammer, the Imitation Jesse James from Crawfordsville. He has never been convicted because he supposedly only robs the wealthy. Later Sloan spots the robber's horse in front of a saloon where Earp finds Hammer and arrests him. At the trial the other passenger and stage driver refuse to identify Hammer as the thief so he is released. Flush with money he spends his time gambling in Dodge City with Hal and others watching him closely. A reformed crooked gambler Mr. Wilson arrives on the stage. He sells kitchenware now after Earp suggested a career change in Wichita. Upon hearing about Hammer he suggests letting him take on Hammer to break him. He succeeds so Earp sets up a trap to catch Hammer but it fails. Some of Hammer's "friends" soon come to regret their actions as Earp and Hal track Hammer.
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Hoy!
- Whoa, ho.
- All right,
- throw down the bank money.
- It's inside.
Climb down.
Open the door.
- Drop that gun, Hammer!
- One move and your driver's a dead man.
Ah, no money box, I see.
A nice trick if you can get away with it, Earp.
Remember...
This man dies if you don't stay put.
All right, close the door.
Get back up there.
Whoa, lady.
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The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp starring Hugh O'Brian.
He was between 35 and 40,
brown eyes.
Black vest and light shirt.
He was wearing two guns with white handles.
Oh, initials on the handles... it looked like three "h" s.
And his horse, well, he was...
- Sort of a buckskin.
- That's a very good description.
Now tell me what happened.
Well, we were riding along
and all of a sudden from nowhere...
- Whoa.
- Don't get brave, friend.
Don't worry.
On the ground, both of you.
Now listen, mister,
all I've got in the world's in my pocket.
- You ain't gonna take that?
- Shut up and stand still.
You, c'mere.
Please, I'm not a well man.
A bullet won't make you any healthier.
C'mere.
Well well. Your watch and chain.
Got any other jewelry? Rings, a stick pin?
No, that's all I've got.
All right, get back in.
Both of you. You, too, my friend.
- You mean you ain't gonna...
- Rob you?
Why should I? I only take from those who can afford it.
From the looks of him, he's got plenty more.
- He's a banker.
- My favorite kind of customer.
Get in, my friend.
I don't bother working people. Get going!
Git! Git up, baby!
Now you say he didn't bother Mr. Parker
- or the driver, hmm?
- No.
Says he only robs the rich.
Marshal, I'm willing to put up a reward for this man.
No, that won't be necessary, Mr. Sloan, we'll catch him if we can.
Well, I certainly hope you do!
- Sound familiar?
- Yeah, Henry Harrison Hammer,
down in coffeeville way.
Yeah, the imitation Jesse James.
Henry Harrison Hammer.
There we are... 23 arrests
for armed robbery, no convictions because of lack of evidence.
Hmm, because he robs the rich
and spares the poor just like Robin Hood.
Oh no, there's a difference.
Robin Hood used to steal from his rich enemies
to give to his poor friends.
This one robs just to help himself.
What do you mean?
It's my opinion that a thief will steal from anybody, rich or poor.
Mr. Hammer's reputation has been built
carefully and with a purpose.
Under the right circumstances, he'd rob a poor man too.
A bottle of your best.
Check these for me, will you please?
Wait a minute!
That's his horse. I'm sure it is.
There he is. That's the man who robbed me.
I'll have to take you into custody, sir.
- On what charge?
- Suspicion of armed robbery.
That's ridiculous. Do I look like a robber?
Well, you do to Mr. Sloan. Let's go.
Empty your pockets.
Hal. Your name?
Henry Harrison Hammer.
Occupation?
- Businessman.
- $677.
And 80¢.
You don't happen to have a watch?
No, I don't have a watch.
Time means very little to me.
It's pretty obvious he sold it some place for about $50.
That watch was worth over 200.
I've never seen this little man in my life, Marshal.
What kind of a town is this where a fat banker
can accuse a complete stranger of robbery?
How'd you know he was a banker, Mr. Hammer?
Just a guess, Marshal - hmm.
A court will convene at noon tomorrow.
Hal, make him comfortable in the meantime, hmm?
Yes sir. This way.
He's the man! What nerve,
making no attempt to disguise himself.
He does have nerve, and with good reason.
He's had 23 arrests and no convictions.
- Well, how can that be?
- Lack of evidence.
I'll see you in court tomorrow, sir.
Yeah, you certainly will.
And then he said to the stagecoach driver,
"I don't bother working people."
Thank you, Mr. Sloan.
Will the prisoner please stand?
- Is that the man?
- It is.
Your honor, this man is known to every law officer
from coffeeville north.
He's a dangerous criminal,
but he's never been convicted of a crime.
But today I think we have the witnesses that will convict him.
I'd like to call Mr. Sam Landale to the stand.
- Thank you, Mr. Sloan.
- Yes sir.
Raise your right hand.
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
- Yes sir.
- Sit down.
Now, Mr. Landale, were you the driver of the regular stagecoach run
the afternoon of August 25th?
- Yep.
- With Mr. Sloan
and Mr. Limestone Parker as passengers?
- Yep.
- And would you recognize
the man who held up the stage?
I don't know about that.
Will the prisoner rise?
Is that the man?
I can't rightly say.
Mr. Landale, Mr. Sloan testified that the robber spoke to you.
- Might be he did.
- Mm-hmm, what'd he say?
I can't rightly remember. I was busy holding the horses.
All right. Your honor, will you please instruct the prisoner
"I don't bother working people"?
Mr. Hammer, you will repeat those words.
I don't bother working people.
Now does that sound like the voice
of the man that robbed your stage?
I just can't rightly say.
You're obstructing justice, Mr. Landale,
- and I'm warning you...
- Marshal Earp!
You know better than that.
Thank you, Mr. Landale.
Will Mr. Limestone Parker please take the stand?
Raise your right hand.
Swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
I always do, your honor.
Thank you, Mr. Parker.
Now will you please tell the court exactly what happened?
Well, sir,
when this robber stopped the stagecoach
and he ordered Mr. Sloan, the banker, and me to get out,
then quicker than a flash he found Mr. Sloan's fat wallet
and his fancy gold watch. And he took 'em!
- Did he take anything from you?
- No.
All I had was a little change for beans and bacon.
Would you recognize this robber if you saw him again?
- I sure would.
- Will the prisoner please rise?
Is that the man?
No sir! The robber was short and fat.
Limestone Parker, you're a liar!
You know very well this man stole my money.
Order!
Marshal Earp,
in view of the conflicting testimony, there's nothing I can do
but free the accused.
Case dismissed for lack of evidence.
Your honor! Because this man supposedly robs only the rich,
the people he leaves alone refuse to testify against him.
- Now in my opinion...
- Case dismissed!
Thanks kindly, Marshal.
Sign this receipt.
And your horse is outside, all saddled.
That's also kind of you, Marshal.
But I don't think I'll be needing him for a while.
Yes, you will. You're leaving town.
Eventually, Marshal. Eventually.
It's a nice town you have.
Wonderful law enforcement...
A man can feel safe here.
The minute Mr. Hammer steps out of line,
- I want to hear about it.
- Right.
Call.
Well now, three queens.
I'm afraid I have you beaten again, my friend.
Three aces.
Drinks for all, bartender!
Henry Hammer shares his good fortune.
You mean he's won every hand?
Oh, he might have lost a few. He's winning the big ones.
Without cheating?
Sure, he's not playing with kids, you know.
How much do you figure he's won tonight?
Mm, $400 or $500. He just plays his cards right.
Eh, plus the 630 or so he stole from Mr. Sloan.
He's won about another 1,000 since he's been here.
Well, so long as he's got money, he won't make a move.
But it can't last forever.
Isn't it possible you're wrong about Hammer, Wyatt?
It's possible, but doubtful.
You just keep watching.
Right.
Whoa!
Mr. Wilson?
Marshal Earp! Why, you were the first person I intended to look up.
- Are you here on business?
- Yes sir.
I am now representing a line of the finest kitchenware in the country.
Could I interest you in some kitchenware, Marshal?
I'm afraid not, Mr. Wilson.
Oh, then you're not married yet.
Uh, no sir, not yet.
You should be. It's a wonderful life.
Gives a man roots, you know?
Quite different from the life I used to lead, remember?
I'll never forget. No, I'd say
you were one of the most dishonest gamblers I ever met.
Do you know I haven't touched a deck of cards since Wichita.
- No.
- And I've never properly thanked you.
I would have been killed if you hadn't intervened, and justifiably too.
- I was cheating.
- Well, I'm...
I'm glad it turned out to be a good life for you, Mr. Wilson.
I hope I can repay you someday.
Say, as a starter, how about having supper with me tonight?
I'd be glad to, Mr. Wilson.
Fine. Where's a good place to eat?
Well, let's see. How about the alhambra,
- say 8:00?
- Good.
- See you there.
- Right, sir.
Good evening, gentlemen. Small drink before we start the game?
Good evening, Marshal.
How are you tonight?
Offhand, I'd say that man was no friend, Marshal.
You're right.
Who is he?
His name is Henry Harrison Hammer. Did you ever hear of him?
I have, but I've forgotten in what connection.
- Tell me about him.
- Let's wait till later in my office.
- Let's eat our dinner in peace, huh?
- Mm-hmm.
It's been going on for a whole week.
He's been winning steadily.
Well, I just don't understand people like that driver and Limestone.
What could he accomplish by lying in court?
It tickles him to see Mr. Hammer
get away with robbing a banker.
And you believe he's just as much a danger
to the poor as the rich, huh?
I think he'd steal from anybody.
The only way that could be proved would be if Mr. Hammer were broke,
if he lost every dime he had.
Yeah, I know.
And there's very little chance of that happening.
Marshal, I see a golden opportunity
to repay my great debt to you.
Oh no, Mr. Wilson, I can't let you do that.
Can't stop a man from playing cards, Marshal.
But you just told me yourself you haven't gambled in years.
I've proved to myself I don't have to gamble.
I promise I'll never do it again after tonight.
Well, like I told you, he's lucky.
Please, Marshal,
this is Dusty Wilson you're talking to. To quote you:
"One of the most dishonest gamblers I ever met."
Don't worry, Marshal.
I bet $10.
I'll just see that.
Cards?
Two.
I... I think I'll just play these.
Check.
Check, huh?
That'll just cost you $50, Mr. Hammer.
50?
Aw, never saw such luck in my life.
Would you care to continue tomorrow, sir?
- Perhaps your luck will change.
- No. Gimme the cards.
Keep an eye on him.
- Well?
- He cleaned out Mr. Hammer, Wyatt.
Yes sir, Marshal.
These old hands have never lost their charm.
Say, I was watching you pretty close.
I never saw you cheat. Did you?
Oh please, no professional secrets.
There's almost $1500 there.
Mr. Wilson, you're a genius and I want to thank you.
Oh, no trouble at all, Marshal.
- Good day.
- Say, wait a minute.
If Mr. Hammer is what I think he is, you're gonna be the first victim.
You both live in the same hotel. I don't want to use you as bait, Mr. Wilson,
you've already done enough for us and I...
I think you'll find our cells most comfortable.
All right,
but not a word of this to my family, huh?
No sir.
Now Hammer's only other source of quick money
will be the bank or the stagecoach.
I want you to place three deputies in the bank.
Right. Now you said the stagecoach.
There's not always someone with money riding there.
I know. Mr. Sloan will make a shipment of bank funds
to Wichita on the afternoon stage.
At least I want you to spread that rumor around.
Now you watch Hammer yourself. If he leaves town, you follow him.
- Where are you gonna be?
- I'll be inside the stagecoach.
Come on, I'll make you comfortable.
Hoy!
- Whoa, ho.
- All right,
- throw down the bank money.
- It's inside.
Climb down.
Open the door.
- Drop that gun, Hammer!
- One move and your driver's a dead man.
Ah, no money box, I see.
A nice trick if you get away with it, Earp.
Remember...
This man dies if you don't stay put.
All right, close the door.
Get back up there.
- All right, Wyatt?
- Yeah. What took you so long?
He's got a fast horse. He got away from me.
- Keep on his trail. I'll be with you in a minute.
- Right. Come on, hyah!
Come on, give me a hand with the lead horse.
He's headed up toward crow hill.
Yeah, that's a rough climb.
Any other cabins up there besides Limestone Parker's?
- Not that I know of.
- Let's go.
You sure nobody can get up here without us hearing them?
Heh, don't worry.
You can hear anybody coming a quarter mile away.
Good. Got a nice, comfortable, little place, Limestone.
Yeah, and you're welcome to hide out here just as long as you like...
Henry.
You know, it ain't every day
that I have a celebrity visiting me.
Well, there's the cabin.
The track's heading right for it.
Don't see any other way to get there without making a racket.
Let's move.
Listen.
What'd I tell you?
Here,
get in here, quick.
I'll handle everything.
Who is it?
- The Marshal.
- Oh, the Marshal!
Oh well, come right on in.
Hal, you wait out there for me.
You... you live up here all alone, Limestone?
Uh, yes sir. I'm always alone.
Mmm.
Uh, anybody been by here in the last couple of hours?
No sir. Not a soul, Marshal.
Are you aware that helping a criminal
to escape is a serious offense?
Oh sure. I know that, Marshal.
Well, I'm sorry to have troubled you.
Oh, it's no trouble at all, Marshal.
Just drop by any time.
Thank you.
He's gone.
Don't shoot, it's me!
Thanks, old friend.
You know I ain't had such a laugh
since that day in court. You know when that old banker yelled at me,
I was fit to bust.
You don't like bankers much, do you?
No. I don't trust them neither.
I feel the same way.
I figure if a man can't take care of his money,
- he don't deserve to have it.
- That's right.
Now you take me for instance.
I'm a thrifty man.
I don't have much,
but I don't need much.
My life saving is just $320.
You think I'd put that in that old man Sloan's bank?
- No sir.
- Where is it, Limestone?
Why, you don't want my money, Henry.
Oh yes, I do.
Now get it! And no tricks.
Oh, Henry.
All right, now step back.
I... I must be dreaming.
I thought you said you only stole from the rich.
Nobody ever told 'em differently...
And nobody will.
Especially you.
Oh no, please please!
- I won't tell.
- You might.
Marshal! He was gonna kill me.
I know that, Limestone.
What do you think about testifying against him now?
Yes sir.
Thank you, hal. Patch him up.
- You know, you ought to keep that money in the bank.
- Yes sir.
Yes sir.
I sure am glad you came back, Marshal.
What made you do it?
You.
You had the same twinkle in your eye when you lied on the witness stand.
Oh, I shouldn't have done it.
I shouldn't have done it.
Mr. Sloan, I have your money right here.
But you said he was stone broke when you arrested him.
Uh, well, let's say he was relieved of his money
by a method that I can't discuss.
Now I think you had $630.
I think you'll find it there in that package.
How much would you say your watch was worth?
But there's a lot left. Was that all from Hammer?
- Every nickel.
- And the school fund can use it quite nicely.
Mr. Wilson has refused any fee for his services.
Huh, school fund, eh?
Well, why don't you keep that for the fund, Marshal,
and here... add this to it.
Well, thank you very much.
Not a bad fella.
♪ Well, he cleaned up the country ♪
♪ The old Wild West country ♪
♪ He made law and order prevail ♪
♪ And none can deny it ♪
♪ The legend of Wyatt ♪
♪ Forever will live on the trail ♪
♪ Oh, Wyatt Earp, Wyatt Earp ♪
♪ Brave, courageous and bold ♪
♪ Long live his fame and long live his glory ♪
♪ And long may his story be told ♪
Someone needs to stop Clearway Law.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
Hoy!
- Whoa, ho.
- All right,
- throw down the bank money.
- It's inside.
Climb down.
Open the door.
- Drop that gun, Hammer!
- One move and your driver's a dead man.
Ah, no money box, I see.
A nice trick if you can get away with it, Earp.
Remember...
This man dies if you don't stay put.
All right, close the door.
Get back up there.
Whoa, lady.
♪ Wyatt Earp, Wyatt Earp ♪
♪ Brave, courageous and bold ♪
♪ Long live his fame and long live his glory ♪
♪ And long may his story be told ♪
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp starring Hugh O'Brian.
He was between 35 and 40,
brown eyes.
Black vest and light shirt.
He was wearing two guns with white handles.
Oh, initials on the handles... it looked like three "h" s.
And his horse, well, he was...
- Sort of a buckskin.
- That's a very good description.
Now tell me what happened.
Well, we were riding along
and all of a sudden from nowhere...
- Whoa.
- Don't get brave, friend.
Don't worry.
On the ground, both of you.
Now listen, mister,
all I've got in the world's in my pocket.
- You ain't gonna take that?
- Shut up and stand still.
You, c'mere.
Please, I'm not a well man.
A bullet won't make you any healthier.
C'mere.
Well well. Your watch and chain.
Got any other jewelry? Rings, a stick pin?
No, that's all I've got.
All right, get back in.
Both of you. You, too, my friend.
- You mean you ain't gonna...
- Rob you?
Why should I? I only take from those who can afford it.
From the looks of him, he's got plenty more.
- He's a banker.
- My favorite kind of customer.
Get in, my friend.
I don't bother working people. Get going!
Git! Git up, baby!
Now you say he didn't bother Mr. Parker
- or the driver, hmm?
- No.
Says he only robs the rich.
Marshal, I'm willing to put up a reward for this man.
No, that won't be necessary, Mr. Sloan, we'll catch him if we can.
Well, I certainly hope you do!
- Sound familiar?
- Yeah, Henry Harrison Hammer,
down in coffeeville way.
Yeah, the imitation Jesse James.
Henry Harrison Hammer.
There we are... 23 arrests
for armed robbery, no convictions because of lack of evidence.
Hmm, because he robs the rich
and spares the poor just like Robin Hood.
Oh no, there's a difference.
Robin Hood used to steal from his rich enemies
to give to his poor friends.
This one robs just to help himself.
What do you mean?
It's my opinion that a thief will steal from anybody, rich or poor.
Mr. Hammer's reputation has been built
carefully and with a purpose.
Under the right circumstances, he'd rob a poor man too.
A bottle of your best.
Check these for me, will you please?
Wait a minute!
That's his horse. I'm sure it is.
There he is. That's the man who robbed me.
I'll have to take you into custody, sir.
- On what charge?
- Suspicion of armed robbery.
That's ridiculous. Do I look like a robber?
Well, you do to Mr. Sloan. Let's go.
Empty your pockets.
Hal. Your name?
Henry Harrison Hammer.
Occupation?
- Businessman.
- $677.
And 80¢.
You don't happen to have a watch?
No, I don't have a watch.
Time means very little to me.
It's pretty obvious he sold it some place for about $50.
That watch was worth over 200.
I've never seen this little man in my life, Marshal.
What kind of a town is this where a fat banker
can accuse a complete stranger of robbery?
How'd you know he was a banker, Mr. Hammer?
Just a guess, Marshal - hmm.
A court will convene at noon tomorrow.
Hal, make him comfortable in the meantime, hmm?
Yes sir. This way.
He's the man! What nerve,
making no attempt to disguise himself.
He does have nerve, and with good reason.
He's had 23 arrests and no convictions.
- Well, how can that be?
- Lack of evidence.
I'll see you in court tomorrow, sir.
Yeah, you certainly will.
And then he said to the stagecoach driver,
"I don't bother working people."
Thank you, Mr. Sloan.
Will the prisoner please stand?
- Is that the man?
- It is.
Your honor, this man is known to every law officer
from coffeeville north.
He's a dangerous criminal,
but he's never been convicted of a crime.
But today I think we have the witnesses that will convict him.
I'd like to call Mr. Sam Landale to the stand.
- Thank you, Mr. Sloan.
- Yes sir.
Raise your right hand.
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
- Yes sir.
- Sit down.
Now, Mr. Landale, were you the driver of the regular stagecoach run
the afternoon of August 25th?
- Yep.
- With Mr. Sloan
and Mr. Limestone Parker as passengers?
- Yep.
- And would you recognize
the man who held up the stage?
I don't know about that.
Will the prisoner rise?
Is that the man?
I can't rightly say.
Mr. Landale, Mr. Sloan testified that the robber spoke to you.
- Might be he did.
- Mm-hmm, what'd he say?
I can't rightly remember. I was busy holding the horses.
All right. Your honor, will you please instruct the prisoner
"I don't bother working people"?
Mr. Hammer, you will repeat those words.
I don't bother working people.
Now does that sound like the voice
of the man that robbed your stage?
I just can't rightly say.
You're obstructing justice, Mr. Landale,
- and I'm warning you...
- Marshal Earp!
You know better than that.
Thank you, Mr. Landale.
Will Mr. Limestone Parker please take the stand?
Raise your right hand.
Swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
I always do, your honor.
Thank you, Mr. Parker.
Now will you please tell the court exactly what happened?
Well, sir,
when this robber stopped the stagecoach
and he ordered Mr. Sloan, the banker, and me to get out,
then quicker than a flash he found Mr. Sloan's fat wallet
and his fancy gold watch. And he took 'em!
- Did he take anything from you?
- No.
All I had was a little change for beans and bacon.
Would you recognize this robber if you saw him again?
- I sure would.
- Will the prisoner please rise?
Is that the man?
No sir! The robber was short and fat.
Limestone Parker, you're a liar!
You know very well this man stole my money.
Order!
Marshal Earp,
in view of the conflicting testimony, there's nothing I can do
but free the accused.
Case dismissed for lack of evidence.
Your honor! Because this man supposedly robs only the rich,
the people he leaves alone refuse to testify against him.
- Now in my opinion...
- Case dismissed!
Thanks kindly, Marshal.
Sign this receipt.
And your horse is outside, all saddled.
That's also kind of you, Marshal.
But I don't think I'll be needing him for a while.
Yes, you will. You're leaving town.
Eventually, Marshal. Eventually.
It's a nice town you have.
Wonderful law enforcement...
A man can feel safe here.
The minute Mr. Hammer steps out of line,
- I want to hear about it.
- Right.
Call.
Well now, three queens.
I'm afraid I have you beaten again, my friend.
Three aces.
Drinks for all, bartender!
Henry Hammer shares his good fortune.
You mean he's won every hand?
Oh, he might have lost a few. He's winning the big ones.
Without cheating?
Sure, he's not playing with kids, you know.
How much do you figure he's won tonight?
Mm, $400 or $500. He just plays his cards right.
Eh, plus the 630 or so he stole from Mr. Sloan.
He's won about another 1,000 since he's been here.
Well, so long as he's got money, he won't make a move.
But it can't last forever.
Isn't it possible you're wrong about Hammer, Wyatt?
It's possible, but doubtful.
You just keep watching.
Right.
Whoa!
Mr. Wilson?
Marshal Earp! Why, you were the first person I intended to look up.
- Are you here on business?
- Yes sir.
I am now representing a line of the finest kitchenware in the country.
Could I interest you in some kitchenware, Marshal?
I'm afraid not, Mr. Wilson.
Oh, then you're not married yet.
Uh, no sir, not yet.
You should be. It's a wonderful life.
Gives a man roots, you know?
Quite different from the life I used to lead, remember?
I'll never forget. No, I'd say
you were one of the most dishonest gamblers I ever met.
Do you know I haven't touched a deck of cards since Wichita.
- No.
- And I've never properly thanked you.
I would have been killed if you hadn't intervened, and justifiably too.
- I was cheating.
- Well, I'm...
I'm glad it turned out to be a good life for you, Mr. Wilson.
I hope I can repay you someday.
Say, as a starter, how about having supper with me tonight?
I'd be glad to, Mr. Wilson.
Fine. Where's a good place to eat?
Well, let's see. How about the alhambra,
- say 8:00?
- Good.
- See you there.
- Right, sir.
Good evening, gentlemen. Small drink before we start the game?
Good evening, Marshal.
How are you tonight?
Offhand, I'd say that man was no friend, Marshal.
You're right.
Who is he?
His name is Henry Harrison Hammer. Did you ever hear of him?
I have, but I've forgotten in what connection.
- Tell me about him.
- Let's wait till later in my office.
- Let's eat our dinner in peace, huh?
- Mm-hmm.
It's been going on for a whole week.
He's been winning steadily.
Well, I just don't understand people like that driver and Limestone.
What could he accomplish by lying in court?
It tickles him to see Mr. Hammer
get away with robbing a banker.
And you believe he's just as much a danger
to the poor as the rich, huh?
I think he'd steal from anybody.
The only way that could be proved would be if Mr. Hammer were broke,
if he lost every dime he had.
Yeah, I know.
And there's very little chance of that happening.
Marshal, I see a golden opportunity
to repay my great debt to you.
Oh no, Mr. Wilson, I can't let you do that.
Can't stop a man from playing cards, Marshal.
But you just told me yourself you haven't gambled in years.
I've proved to myself I don't have to gamble.
I promise I'll never do it again after tonight.
Well, like I told you, he's lucky.
Please, Marshal,
this is Dusty Wilson you're talking to. To quote you:
"One of the most dishonest gamblers I ever met."
Don't worry, Marshal.
I bet $10.
I'll just see that.
Cards?
Two.
I... I think I'll just play these.
Check.
Check, huh?
That'll just cost you $50, Mr. Hammer.
50?
Aw, never saw such luck in my life.
Would you care to continue tomorrow, sir?
- Perhaps your luck will change.
- No. Gimme the cards.
Keep an eye on him.
- Well?
- He cleaned out Mr. Hammer, Wyatt.
Yes sir, Marshal.
These old hands have never lost their charm.
Say, I was watching you pretty close.
I never saw you cheat. Did you?
Oh please, no professional secrets.
There's almost $1500 there.
Mr. Wilson, you're a genius and I want to thank you.
Oh, no trouble at all, Marshal.
- Good day.
- Say, wait a minute.
If Mr. Hammer is what I think he is, you're gonna be the first victim.
You both live in the same hotel. I don't want to use you as bait, Mr. Wilson,
you've already done enough for us and I...
I think you'll find our cells most comfortable.
All right,
but not a word of this to my family, huh?
No sir.
Now Hammer's only other source of quick money
will be the bank or the stagecoach.
I want you to place three deputies in the bank.
Right. Now you said the stagecoach.
There's not always someone with money riding there.
I know. Mr. Sloan will make a shipment of bank funds
to Wichita on the afternoon stage.
At least I want you to spread that rumor around.
Now you watch Hammer yourself. If he leaves town, you follow him.
- Where are you gonna be?
- I'll be inside the stagecoach.
Come on, I'll make you comfortable.
Hoy!
- Whoa, ho.
- All right,
- throw down the bank money.
- It's inside.
Climb down.
Open the door.
- Drop that gun, Hammer!
- One move and your driver's a dead man.
Ah, no money box, I see.
A nice trick if you get away with it, Earp.
Remember...
This man dies if you don't stay put.
All right, close the door.
Get back up there.
- All right, Wyatt?
- Yeah. What took you so long?
He's got a fast horse. He got away from me.
- Keep on his trail. I'll be with you in a minute.
- Right. Come on, hyah!
Come on, give me a hand with the lead horse.
He's headed up toward crow hill.
Yeah, that's a rough climb.
Any other cabins up there besides Limestone Parker's?
- Not that I know of.
- Let's go.
You sure nobody can get up here without us hearing them?
Heh, don't worry.
You can hear anybody coming a quarter mile away.
Good. Got a nice, comfortable, little place, Limestone.
Yeah, and you're welcome to hide out here just as long as you like...
Henry.
You know, it ain't every day
that I have a celebrity visiting me.
Well, there's the cabin.
The track's heading right for it.
Don't see any other way to get there without making a racket.
Let's move.
Listen.
What'd I tell you?
Here,
get in here, quick.
I'll handle everything.
Who is it?
- The Marshal.
- Oh, the Marshal!
Oh well, come right on in.
Hal, you wait out there for me.
You... you live up here all alone, Limestone?
Uh, yes sir. I'm always alone.
Mmm.
Uh, anybody been by here in the last couple of hours?
No sir. Not a soul, Marshal.
Are you aware that helping a criminal
to escape is a serious offense?
Oh sure. I know that, Marshal.
Well, I'm sorry to have troubled you.
Oh, it's no trouble at all, Marshal.
Just drop by any time.
Thank you.
He's gone.
Don't shoot, it's me!
Thanks, old friend.
You know I ain't had such a laugh
since that day in court. You know when that old banker yelled at me,
I was fit to bust.
You don't like bankers much, do you?
No. I don't trust them neither.
I feel the same way.
I figure if a man can't take care of his money,
- he don't deserve to have it.
- That's right.
Now you take me for instance.
I'm a thrifty man.
I don't have much,
but I don't need much.
My life saving is just $320.
You think I'd put that in that old man Sloan's bank?
- No sir.
- Where is it, Limestone?
Why, you don't want my money, Henry.
Oh yes, I do.
Now get it! And no tricks.
Oh, Henry.
All right, now step back.
I... I must be dreaming.
I thought you said you only stole from the rich.
Nobody ever told 'em differently...
And nobody will.
Especially you.
Oh no, please please!
- I won't tell.
- You might.
Marshal! He was gonna kill me.
I know that, Limestone.
What do you think about testifying against him now?
Yes sir.
Thank you, hal. Patch him up.
- You know, you ought to keep that money in the bank.
- Yes sir.
Yes sir.
I sure am glad you came back, Marshal.
What made you do it?
You.
You had the same twinkle in your eye when you lied on the witness stand.
Oh, I shouldn't have done it.
I shouldn't have done it.
Mr. Sloan, I have your money right here.
But you said he was stone broke when you arrested him.
Uh, well, let's say he was relieved of his money
by a method that I can't discuss.
Now I think you had $630.
I think you'll find it there in that package.
How much would you say your watch was worth?
But there's a lot left. Was that all from Hammer?
- Every nickel.
- And the school fund can use it quite nicely.
Mr. Wilson has refused any fee for his services.
Huh, school fund, eh?
Well, why don't you keep that for the fund, Marshal,
and here... add this to it.
Well, thank you very much.
Not a bad fella.
♪ Well, he cleaned up the country ♪
♪ The old Wild West country ♪
♪ He made law and order prevail ♪
♪ And none can deny it ♪
♪ The legend of Wyatt ♪
♪ Forever will live on the trail ♪
♪ Oh, Wyatt Earp, Wyatt Earp ♪
♪ Brave, courageous and bold ♪
♪ Long live his fame and long live his glory ♪
♪ And long may his story be told ♪
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