Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958–1961): Season 1, Episode 25 - The Corner - full transcript
A bounty hunter is not a hero in his own hometown, as Josh learns when he honors a dying friend's request to return his body to Cameron and the townspeople rush to judgment, believing Josh killed him for the reward money.
Ace does the betting.
$15, one time.
15?
Josh!
Hello, Boone!
What are you doing here?
I gotta talk to you.
Let me finish this hand.
I'll wait outside.
Be right with you.
Make it a quick one.
- Ace is still high.
- $20...
Get a doctor.
THE CORNER
That's about all we can do for you.
Thanks, Doc.
It don't hurt so bad now.
Will he be alright?
Josh...
You're here?
Yeah, I'm here.
Josh...
Promise me something.
What is it?
Take me home.
Listen, boy, you'll be alright here.
Promise me.
I promise.
And tell my dad
I didn't kill nobody.
It was a fair fight.
The judge and the jury
that convicted me,
they were all members
of the family.
You never knew where and when
to pick the fight.
As I remember it,
neither did you.
Listen, Boone, who did it?
I don't know.
Somebody bushwhacked me last night.
There was two of them.
I could tell by the rifle fire.
I'll find them.
It don't matter.
You're gonna take me home.
Yeah, I'm gonna take you home.
I guess it's time we got started.
I'm sorry, son.
Lost a lot of blood.
Maybe if he'd gotten here sooner,
I could have done something.
You did all you could, doctor.
What do I have to do...
to claim his body?
Just leave your name and address.
I'll fill out a death certificate.
Hey, mister.
Could you tell us
where can we find a doctor?
Something wrong?
My friend got kicked by a horse.
A couple of doors down the street.
I guess he's up, he's a busy man.
Thanks.
Hi, boys.
Something I can do for you?
We're looking for a friend.
He was hurt bad and headed this way.
He might have dropped in.
Maybe he did.
What's his name?
Boone Morgan.
Yes. He was here this afternoon.
Was he hurt bad, Doc?
Bad enough.
He'll be coming back?
- Not where he's gone.
- Where's that?
I'm not qualified to judge.
Mr. Morgan passed away
this afternoon.
Where's the body?
Does it concern you?
He's a wanted man.
We want to see about some things.
Talk to the Sheriff.
Any answers should come from him.
Alright, Doc.
Thank you for your time.
You boys find the Doc?
Yeah, we saw him.
Something else I can I help you with?
Yes, sir.
We'd like to have our money.
He's dead.
What's it to you?
Morley and I shot him.
We've been trailing him
two days since.
That entitles us to a reward.
The body's been claimed.
Any money goes to the man
that brought him in.
Who might that be?
Man named Randall.
Where is he?
That's the address he left.
Thanks, Sheriff.
Course, I could be wrong.
I'd swear that was Josh Randall.
He used to live here.
It sure looks like him.
Wonder what he's doing around here?
Josh Randall!
Mr. Morgan.
Boy, you finally came back home!
Yes, sir.
Ellie, come and see who's here!
Don't just stand there!
Ellie! Ellie!
What is it?
- Josh!
- Hello, Ellie.
It's been a long time.
What brings you to town, boy?
- It's about Boone.
- He isn't here.
Yes, I know. I brought him home.
- He's here?
- Ellie, wait.
Where is he?
Out there.
"O Lord, support us
all the day long
"until the shadows lengthen
and the evening comes
"and the busy world is hushed,
the fever of life is over
"and our work is done.
"Then in Thy mercy,
grant us safe lodging
"and a holy rest
and peace at the last.
"Earth to earth,
"ashes to ashes,
"dust to dust,
"in the sure hope of
the resurrection unto eternal life,
"amen."
Go now.
I'll take the horses
to the livery stable.
- You'll come back?
Thank you. But I thought you and
your father would like to be alone.
You come on back, son.
Thank you, sir.
Anybody here?
Don't get your shirt in a knot.
I'm coming!
I was forking down some hay
from the loft.
What can I do for you?
D'you know a man named Josh Randall?
Yeah, I know him. Why?
We're looking for him.
Any particular reason?
We figure he's got a debt to pay.
He shot a good friend of ours.
Boone Morgan.
You're wrong, mister!
Josh and Boone
was real good friends.
There's no reason.
I can name you one good reason:
money.
Boone had a price on his head.
It's no secret in this town
that Randall's a bounty hunter.
Where is he?
He drove Mr. Morgan and his daughter
back from the funeral.
He'll be coming soon
to put his team away for the night.
Here... go buy yourself a drink.
I don't drink.
Buy a real good cigar.
We want to talk to Mr. Randall alone.
Thanks, mister.
Got a message for Josh Randall.
I'll see that he gets it.
One like it come for the constable.
I think you ought to read it.
"The county authorizes the payment
"of $500 reward to Josh Randall
"for the apprehension
of Boone Morgan,
"wanted dead or alive."
Billy!
- Is your name Randall?
- Bill Bland?
He asked you a question.
Is your name Randall?
What do you want?
$500.
Don't know what you're talking about.
Morgan had a price on his head.
You claimed the body.
He was a friend of mine.
I brought his body home.
And took the money for it.
No, I didn't claim any reward.
That's not what
the sheriff in Kenton said.
Just give us the $500
and we'll leave.
Well now, why should I
give it to you?
Because we killed him.
No, I've got no money for you.
We ain't asking much.
Just the 500 we got coming.
The folks in town won't like
you shooting a friend for money.
And if you try to leave town
without telling us,
me and Morley will get to you
like we got to Boone.
We want that reward money.
You've got till one hour after dark
to hand it over.
You hear me?
One hour after dark!
Pa!
What are you doing?
I'm waiting for Josh Randall.
Why?
He killed Boone for reward money.
So you're gonna kill Josh?
That won't bring Boone back.
You're too young to understand.
Maybe I am too young
but that's not my fault.
Pa, you raised me to believe
that violence was a sin.
In all my life I've never seen
you harm a human being.
You're not gonna start now.
Pa, give me the gun.
Listen...
I suppose this is what you came for.
It speaks for itself.
- Listen...
- Please go now.
I left my gun here. I need it.
Listen, there's two men in town
right now and they killed your boy.
I need that gun.
The store's closed.
You didn't lock the door yet.
If I say it's closed, it's closed.
I wanna buy a gun, Charlie.
I don't sell guns to killers.
Bill Bland,
I've known you for a long time.
All I'm asking you
is to let me use your gun.
Your team's all hitched
and ready to go.
How much do I owe you?
I don't take your money.
I'm warning you for the last time.
I represent the law in this town.
He hasn't broken that law.
Law or no law, it doesn't seem right
to let him go free and clear.
Here's the money you came for.
Get out!
If anybody's interested,
these are the men
that killed Boone.
Back up that statement.
Yeah, I'd like to back it up.
If somebody gives me a gun.
I won't need it long.
Alright, that's it.
If there's gonna be any killing,
you'll do it away from this town.
All three of you...
On your way.
Get out right now!
You're making
a big mistake, constable.
Get out!
Ellie.
You know how I felt about Boone.
If you figure I killed him,
go ahead.
I don't know if you did it or not.
I don't want to believe it.
My father locked your gun up.
This is his. It's loaded now.
But I couldn't get any extra shells.
If you have any doubts,
why are you doing this?
I lost Boone.
I don't wanna lose you too.
Ellie.
I didn't do it, Ellie.
I want you to believe that.
Oh, Josh!
Ellie.
You go on home now.
- What?
- Do what I tell you.
Go on!
Come on.
All we want's the money.
Give us that and you can walk out.
Randall!
You saw the way your friend died.
You don't want that, do you?
Josh...
Ellie and I have talked it over.
We'd be more than happy
to have you stay with us.
Thanks, but I'm moving on.
I'm sorry about... before.
And what I thought.
I don't know how to say.
It's alright, sir.
You did what you thought was right.
We'd like you to feel
the invitation is open.
It's always open, Josh.
- Goodbye, Josh
- Goodbye.
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$15, one time.
15?
Josh!
Hello, Boone!
What are you doing here?
I gotta talk to you.
Let me finish this hand.
I'll wait outside.
Be right with you.
Make it a quick one.
- Ace is still high.
- $20...
Get a doctor.
THE CORNER
That's about all we can do for you.
Thanks, Doc.
It don't hurt so bad now.
Will he be alright?
Josh...
You're here?
Yeah, I'm here.
Josh...
Promise me something.
What is it?
Take me home.
Listen, boy, you'll be alright here.
Promise me.
I promise.
And tell my dad
I didn't kill nobody.
It was a fair fight.
The judge and the jury
that convicted me,
they were all members
of the family.
You never knew where and when
to pick the fight.
As I remember it,
neither did you.
Listen, Boone, who did it?
I don't know.
Somebody bushwhacked me last night.
There was two of them.
I could tell by the rifle fire.
I'll find them.
It don't matter.
You're gonna take me home.
Yeah, I'm gonna take you home.
I guess it's time we got started.
I'm sorry, son.
Lost a lot of blood.
Maybe if he'd gotten here sooner,
I could have done something.
You did all you could, doctor.
What do I have to do...
to claim his body?
Just leave your name and address.
I'll fill out a death certificate.
Hey, mister.
Could you tell us
where can we find a doctor?
Something wrong?
My friend got kicked by a horse.
A couple of doors down the street.
I guess he's up, he's a busy man.
Thanks.
Hi, boys.
Something I can do for you?
We're looking for a friend.
He was hurt bad and headed this way.
He might have dropped in.
Maybe he did.
What's his name?
Boone Morgan.
Yes. He was here this afternoon.
Was he hurt bad, Doc?
Bad enough.
He'll be coming back?
- Not where he's gone.
- Where's that?
I'm not qualified to judge.
Mr. Morgan passed away
this afternoon.
Where's the body?
Does it concern you?
He's a wanted man.
We want to see about some things.
Talk to the Sheriff.
Any answers should come from him.
Alright, Doc.
Thank you for your time.
You boys find the Doc?
Yeah, we saw him.
Something else I can I help you with?
Yes, sir.
We'd like to have our money.
He's dead.
What's it to you?
Morley and I shot him.
We've been trailing him
two days since.
That entitles us to a reward.
The body's been claimed.
Any money goes to the man
that brought him in.
Who might that be?
Man named Randall.
Where is he?
That's the address he left.
Thanks, Sheriff.
Course, I could be wrong.
I'd swear that was Josh Randall.
He used to live here.
It sure looks like him.
Wonder what he's doing around here?
Josh Randall!
Mr. Morgan.
Boy, you finally came back home!
Yes, sir.
Ellie, come and see who's here!
Don't just stand there!
Ellie! Ellie!
What is it?
- Josh!
- Hello, Ellie.
It's been a long time.
What brings you to town, boy?
- It's about Boone.
- He isn't here.
Yes, I know. I brought him home.
- He's here?
- Ellie, wait.
Where is he?
Out there.
"O Lord, support us
all the day long
"until the shadows lengthen
and the evening comes
"and the busy world is hushed,
the fever of life is over
"and our work is done.
"Then in Thy mercy,
grant us safe lodging
"and a holy rest
and peace at the last.
"Earth to earth,
"ashes to ashes,
"dust to dust,
"in the sure hope of
the resurrection unto eternal life,
"amen."
Go now.
I'll take the horses
to the livery stable.
- You'll come back?
Thank you. But I thought you and
your father would like to be alone.
You come on back, son.
Thank you, sir.
Anybody here?
Don't get your shirt in a knot.
I'm coming!
I was forking down some hay
from the loft.
What can I do for you?
D'you know a man named Josh Randall?
Yeah, I know him. Why?
We're looking for him.
Any particular reason?
We figure he's got a debt to pay.
He shot a good friend of ours.
Boone Morgan.
You're wrong, mister!
Josh and Boone
was real good friends.
There's no reason.
I can name you one good reason:
money.
Boone had a price on his head.
It's no secret in this town
that Randall's a bounty hunter.
Where is he?
He drove Mr. Morgan and his daughter
back from the funeral.
He'll be coming soon
to put his team away for the night.
Here... go buy yourself a drink.
I don't drink.
Buy a real good cigar.
We want to talk to Mr. Randall alone.
Thanks, mister.
Got a message for Josh Randall.
I'll see that he gets it.
One like it come for the constable.
I think you ought to read it.
"The county authorizes the payment
"of $500 reward to Josh Randall
"for the apprehension
of Boone Morgan,
"wanted dead or alive."
Billy!
- Is your name Randall?
- Bill Bland?
He asked you a question.
Is your name Randall?
What do you want?
$500.
Don't know what you're talking about.
Morgan had a price on his head.
You claimed the body.
He was a friend of mine.
I brought his body home.
And took the money for it.
No, I didn't claim any reward.
That's not what
the sheriff in Kenton said.
Just give us the $500
and we'll leave.
Well now, why should I
give it to you?
Because we killed him.
No, I've got no money for you.
We ain't asking much.
Just the 500 we got coming.
The folks in town won't like
you shooting a friend for money.
And if you try to leave town
without telling us,
me and Morley will get to you
like we got to Boone.
We want that reward money.
You've got till one hour after dark
to hand it over.
You hear me?
One hour after dark!
Pa!
What are you doing?
I'm waiting for Josh Randall.
Why?
He killed Boone for reward money.
So you're gonna kill Josh?
That won't bring Boone back.
You're too young to understand.
Maybe I am too young
but that's not my fault.
Pa, you raised me to believe
that violence was a sin.
In all my life I've never seen
you harm a human being.
You're not gonna start now.
Pa, give me the gun.
Listen...
I suppose this is what you came for.
It speaks for itself.
- Listen...
- Please go now.
I left my gun here. I need it.
Listen, there's two men in town
right now and they killed your boy.
I need that gun.
The store's closed.
You didn't lock the door yet.
If I say it's closed, it's closed.
I wanna buy a gun, Charlie.
I don't sell guns to killers.
Bill Bland,
I've known you for a long time.
All I'm asking you
is to let me use your gun.
Your team's all hitched
and ready to go.
How much do I owe you?
I don't take your money.
I'm warning you for the last time.
I represent the law in this town.
He hasn't broken that law.
Law or no law, it doesn't seem right
to let him go free and clear.
Here's the money you came for.
Get out!
If anybody's interested,
these are the men
that killed Boone.
Back up that statement.
Yeah, I'd like to back it up.
If somebody gives me a gun.
I won't need it long.
Alright, that's it.
If there's gonna be any killing,
you'll do it away from this town.
All three of you...
On your way.
Get out right now!
You're making
a big mistake, constable.
Get out!
Ellie.
You know how I felt about Boone.
If you figure I killed him,
go ahead.
I don't know if you did it or not.
I don't want to believe it.
My father locked your gun up.
This is his. It's loaded now.
But I couldn't get any extra shells.
If you have any doubts,
why are you doing this?
I lost Boone.
I don't wanna lose you too.
Ellie.
I didn't do it, Ellie.
I want you to believe that.
Oh, Josh!
Ellie.
You go on home now.
- What?
- Do what I tell you.
Go on!
Come on.
All we want's the money.
Give us that and you can walk out.
Randall!
You saw the way your friend died.
You don't want that, do you?
Josh...
Ellie and I have talked it over.
We'd be more than happy
to have you stay with us.
Thanks, but I'm moving on.
I'm sorry about... before.
And what I thought.
I don't know how to say.
It's alright, sir.
You did what you thought was right.
We'd like you to feel
the invitation is open.
It's always open, Josh.
- Goodbye, Josh
- Goodbye.
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