Gunsmoke (1953)

Kittridge is initially hired by the villains but changes course to defend rancher Dan Saxon after discovering the true circumstances. He wins Saxon's ranch in a card game, though Saxon has his own reasons for losing deliberately. Telford and Lake resort to sabotage, including bushwhacking and sparking a wildfire, to thwart Kittridge and Saxon's attempt to drive their cattle herd to the railhead. Cast: - Audie Murphy as Reb Kittridge - Susan Cabot as Rita Saxon - Paul Kelly as Dan Saxon - Charles Drake as Johnny Lake - Mary Castle as Cora Dufrayne - Jack Kelly as Curly Mather - Jesse White as Professor - Donald Randolph as Matt Telford - William Reynolds as Brazos - Chubby Johnson as Doc Farrell Runtime: 79 minutes