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Ride a Dark Trail

The Virginian accidentally comes upon, and is held at gunpoint by, young Lon Mortison (Buzz Martin). The boy had been searching for a gambler who he thinks is responsible for his father's suicide and had already shot and wounded a man who interfered. In order to convince the boy to give himself up, the Virginian recounts in flashback how Trampas first came to Shiloh Ranch. He came seeking revenge on Judge Garth who had been forced to kill Trampas' father (Sonny Tufts) in self-defence. This object lesson serves to get Lon to realize the error of his actions and convince him to surrender to the Sheriff.

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  • Originally Aired September 18, 1963
  • Runtime 65 minutes
  • Network NBC
  • Created January 11, 2015 by
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  • Modified August 3, 2022 by
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Name Type Role
E.M. Parsons Writer
John Peyser Director
Arthur Browne Jr. Director