Summary Information
“Hudson's Bay” Films: ZIV-TV Productions, United Artists Corporation Records
1959-1960
- Northstar Productions
- ZIV Television (Firm)
DA 761-DA 799
39 film reels (16 mm)
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
Hudson's Bay was a television series produced by Northstar Productions and distributed by United Artists Television Inc. The series lasted for one season, producing 39 episodes; all of which are found in this collection. Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes. The series follows the fictional adventures of Johnathan Banner (played by Barry Nelson), the chief trader of the Hudson Bay Fur Company, and his guide Pierre Falcon (played by George Tobias). The final episode was produced by Meridian Productions. George Tobias was replaced by actor Pedro Gonzales Gonzalez, who plays Pepe Falcon. All of the episodes were filmed in Canada, except the final episode, which was filmed in Hollywood. Canadian directors Sidney J. Furie and Alvin Rakoff produced and directed twenty-nine and eight episodes, respectively.
There is a restriction on use of this material; see the Administrative/Restriction Information portion of this finding aid for details. Forms part of the United Artists Corporation collection.
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Scope and Content Note
Hudson's Bay was a television series produced by Northstar Productions and distributed by United Artists Television Inc. The series lasted for one season, producing 39 episodes; all of which are found in this collection. The series follows the fictional adventures of Johnathan Banner (played by Barry Nelson), the chief trader of the Hudson Bay Fur Company, and his guide Pierre Falcon (played by George Tobias). All of the episodes were filmed in Canada, except the final episode. Canadian directors Sidney J. Furie and Alvin Rakoff produced and directed twenty-nine and eight episodes, respectively.
The show is a balance of outdoor adventure and humor. Banner and Falcon travel the Northern wilderness to conduct trade for the Hudson Bay Fur Company and occasionally manage diplomatic relations between the company and indigenous tribes, trappers, and the British and French militaries. Banner's knowledge and appreciation of Native Americans and Canadians allows him to navigate tense situations with integrity. Though he avoids violent conflicts whenever possible, he often ends up fighting to maintain justice. Pierre Falcon is Banner's right-hand man, often showing up in the nick of time to save Banner's life. He complements Banner's rugged independence and rationality with his constant gaffes, one-liners, and superstitions.
The collection comprises 39 reels of 16 mm film. Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes. The films are in black and white with optical sound. The films are in generally good condition, although a few of the prints are under-exposed, making the picture very bright and difficult to watch.
Arrangement of the Materials
The collection is arranged by air date.
Administrative/Restriction Information
No duplication without consent of copyright holder. May be screened only on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Presented as part of Series 7.1, ZIV Television Productions, of the United Artists Collection, via Robert Schwartz, New York, New York, 1968-1976.
Contents List
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DA 761
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“Battle of the Mississippi” (1)
Banner discovers soldiers on an expedition to find the source of the Mississippi River, which they hope is the natural border between the U.S. and Canada. Disappointed that it is not, a fight ensues over what should be the border, but Banner's party and the soldiers settle their differences after being forced to work together to escape quicksand. Banner negotiates the border to favor British interests, provided he feeds the hungry American soldiers. The Americans trick Banner into redrawing the line in the middle of the lake after dinner, provided that they give Banner's party pipe tobacco.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Andy Lewis
Writer: Andy Lewis
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Tom Harvey, George Luscombe, Gillie Jenowick, Igor Gavons, George Carron
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DA 762
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“Columbine House” (2)
Banner travels to the Columbia River Country to purchase Columbine House for the Hudson Bay Company. He arrives to find the house in dispute. The son of the family is angry because he thinks his mother has remarried too soon after his father's death. Banner discovers that the son and the housemaid are plotting murder, believing his father's fatal accident was perpetuated by his stepfather. When Banner investigates further, he discovers that a Native American chief is the true murderer, and that the biological father of the housemaid is the late patriarch of Columbine House.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: G. Francis Stayner
Writer: G. Francis Stayner
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Robert Christie, Perry Rosemond, Hilary Vernon, Jose Rettino, Madeline Kronby, Eric Clavering
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“Voice in the Wilderness” (3)
In 1819, Falcon and Banner are sent to Fort Gannon to stop whisky traders from disrupting the fur trade. The three whisky traders make the first move, beating up a preacher integrated into a Native American community. The preacher refuses to tell Banner who attacked him. The violent leader of the whisky traders attacks the preacher again. Members of the Cree tribe find the preacher near death, and bring him to Fort Gannon. Banner witnesses a telling confrontation between the disgruntled trader and his violent partners, and confronts the group, leading to a chase and shoot-out. Banner tricks the traders into shooting first, and captures them.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Barrett Newman
Writer: Barrett Newman
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Austin Willis, Art Jenoff, Ryck Rydon, Frank Matthias
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“Coquette” (4)
An inspector for the Hudson Bay Company (HBC) arrives, bringing his beautiful daughter Lady Anne. Banner immediately falls for her, but makes it clear that a relationship between a frontiersman and a lady would be inappropriate. Anne interjects herself in the midst of a trade between the HBC, Chief Lone Elk and his dangerous son Grey Hawk. Anne flirts with Grey Hawk openly, who has brought her flowers. This causes Lone Elk to assert he will only trade for Anne. After the failed trade, Grey Hawk kidnaps Anne and injures a HBC guard. Banner tricks the tribe into trading Anne back for three horses, by proving that Anne is completely worthless.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: Cynthia Barratt
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Sandra O'Neill, Ron Taylor, Eric Calvering, Norman Ettlinger
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“Gentleman's Adventure” (5)
Banner and Falcon escort Peter Swayze, a member of the Board of Directors, back to the fort. While he is eventually meant to replace the current factor, Swayze is ignorant and childish. During a trade with the Ojibwe tribe, the factor negotiates a leadership dispute between Chief Orobayish and his son Quayquay. Swayze accidentally insults Quayquay, leading to a fight and the eventual capture and torture of Swayze. Banner tricks the tribe into releasing Swayze, and Swayze learns an important lesson in humility and tolerance.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: Andy Lewis, Victor Arthur
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Joseitemh Shaw, Nancy Lou Gill, John Mackin, Carl Parker, Goe Granik
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“Mysterious Journey” (6)
Summary: Falcon and Banner are charged with transporting the corpse of Moore, a mass murderer, back to their fort. They are accompanied by Kendricks, the man who killed and buried Moore. As they travel, they discover inconsistencies in Kendricks's story about Moore. Falcon is spooked by the corpse, and starts to hear voices. Later, Banner sees the ghost of Kendricks's dog (killed by and buried with Moore). Kendricks becomes agitated at this, and confesses that he is actually Moore, and Kendricks is the corpse. Moore's gun backfires during the confrontation, and he fatally shoots himself.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Andy Lewis
Writer: Andy Lewis
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Robert Goodier, Vita Linder
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“The Martinent” (7)
Banner and Falcon are sent on a mission with the British military, led by Captain Malton, who immediately suspects Banner of mutiny. Malton sends the Native American guides away violently, believing them to be in league with Banner. Malton's grueling pace leads to a man to fall down of exhaustion, who later dies. Banner and Falcon are eventually tied up and left behind, but rescued by a soldier who sneaks back to rescue them. The three encounter the corpse of the exhausted soldier, and a bloody battle between the British and the Native Americans. Only Malton survives, and they all return to camp. Banner is tried for mutiny, but is vindicated when he proves that Captain Malton is delusional and power-driven.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: Victor Arthur, James O'Neill
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Jeffrey Alexander, Lester Nixon, Chris Fitzsimon, Leslie Weo, Norman Welsh, Leo Leyden, John Berger
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“Revelry in Red Deer” (8)
The Hudson Bay Company hosts a party after the trapping season, which turns into a drunken brawl over the affections of a Native American woman between frontiersmen Harris and Martin. Martin is kicked out, and Harris is later stabbed to death. Banner and Falcon attempt to find the killer, and try to find the woman to question her. Martin is hauled back to stand trial, and his fate seems sealed until Banner returns with the woman, who identifies the true killer.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: William Kendall Clarke, Victor Arthur
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Ben Lennick, George Luscombe, Jean Cavall, Sean Francis, Jim Barron, Toby Tarrow, Alex Denaszody
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“The Avenger” (9)
A man is found poaching in Hudson Bay Company territory by two thieves named Brockton and Ames, who pretend to be HBC men. They steal his pelts and then kill him. Banner and Falcon investigate the murder, as the murdered man's son arrives, demanding vengeance for his father in the name of God. Banner discovers the real killers by investigating recent transactions at local trading posts. They catch Brockton and Ames, but the son is killed during the confrontation.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Lawrence Menkin
Writer: Lawrence Menkin
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Dickson Kenwin, Harry Schulte, John Paris, Frank Mattias, Art Jenoff, Alan Pearce, Hedley Mattingly, Lloyd Chester
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“Old Dog” (10)
Maggie MacGregor is being forced into a marriage by her father to local frontiersman Cluny, despite her love for the young Colin Shaw. On the eve of their wedding, Shaw makes a scene at the bar, indicating that Cluny is already in a relationship with Oussita, a Native American woman. The next day, Cluny is shot and paralyzed. While everybody suspects Shaw, Banner and Falcon investigate the assassination attempt and discover that it was a Native American (Oussita). Cluny decides to marry his true love, Oussita, leaving Maggie to marry Shaw.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: Victor Arthur, G. Francis Stayner
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Louis Zorich, Ann Collings, John Clark, Antoinette Bower, Doug Master, Gillie Jenwick
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“Clan Spirit” (11)
Banner is called upon to ameliorate growing tensions between the Scottish Campbell and MacDonald clans, who have been feuding for hundreds of years. Despite this, a romance has bloomed between two young members of the opposing clans, and they secretly elope. The situation escalates when the fathers find out, and the opposing clans meet outside of the lovers' hideaway. Banner convinces the clansmen that they should stop fighting, since they are now kin, but the fathers insist on a knife fight. They both are injured, but their duel allows them to see past their differences and be happy for their children.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: G. Francis Stayner
Writer: G. Francis Stayner
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, John Clark, Ann Collins, Charles Palmer, Eric Clavering, Sean Muleahy, Shirley Jordan, Alan Pearce, Lester Nixon
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“The Prophet” (12)
Governor Hogan of the HBC calls Banner and Falcon to York House. He gives them the unsavory mission of killing a Native American leader called the Prophet, who considers himself to have magic over the white man's weapons. On their journey, Banner and Falcon find the wreckage of the Prophet – a burning cabin; a murdered family; and an injured man and his Chippewa (Ojibwe) guide, a young woman named Aneetka. The man dies, and Banner and Falcon continue to look for the Prophet with Aneetka's help. In the forest, they encounter the Prophet and his tribesmen, but Banner resists shooting him from a distance. Banner continues on alone, finding the Prophet's camp and challenging him to a knife fight. Banner kills the Prophet, and returns to Aneetka and Falcon, and regretfully parts ways with Aneetka.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: G. Francis Stayner, Victor Arthur, Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Jim Barron, Theresa Celli, Norman Welsh, Earl Gray
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“Silent Death” (13)
A man, injured and left for dead in a river deep in the Northwest country, limps his way back to Jonathan Banner's fort. The man passes a Native American encampment where all the residents appear to be dead. Back at the fort, a group of three mysterious traders approach Banner about trading their large supply of beaver pelts for guns and ammunition. Banner seems interested until the injured man arrives, and is frightened by the sight of the three men. Banner leaves to investigate the Indian encampment, while Falcon watches over the injured man. Falcon falls asleep, and one of the traders kills the injured man with a poisoned dart. Banner confronts the gang once he finds the dart, but is kidnapped. Falcon catches up with the group of outlaw traders just in time.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Carey Wilbur
Writer: Carey Wilbur
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Jim Barron, Alex Denaszedy, John Paris, Eric Clavering
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“Rebels of Red River” (14): - Director: Sidney J. Furie
- Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
- Writer: Victor Arthur, Sidney J. Furie, Andy Lewis
- Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Norman Ettlinger, Ryck Rydon, Art Jenoff, Alan Kind
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“Sally MacGregor” (15)
Jonathan Banner and Pierre Falcon are called upon to find a wagon route to Gifford, but are hesitant when they find out their guide will be a woman – Sally MacGregor. When they depart, three suspicious men follow them. During their trip, Banner argues with Sally about the route, insisting that she's not taking good paths. Sally admits that she is delaying the trip to avoid a marriage. Their wagon gets stuck in a river after Banner chooses the day's route, and they are ambushed by the three men who have been following them. Sally proves her usefulness by shooting one of the men, forcing them to surrender. Despite the budding romance between Banner and Sally, they part ways.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: Sidney J. Furie, Andy Lewis
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Teresa Celli, George Sitemerdakos, Ivor Barry
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“The Watch” (16)
Similar to Of Mice and Men, two traders (Dennis and Jerry) from the Northwest trading post try to hide the evidence of the murder of another Northwest trader, killed accidentally by the dimwitted Dennis, who just wanted to hold the trader's pocket watch. Banner and Falcon find the body and return it to the Northwest trading post, but immediately rouse suspicions that a man of the Hudson Bay Trading Company is behind the murder. Dennis steals off into the woods to hide the watch, but it is found by a young girl, who Dennis restrains in order to get the watch back. Jerry, Banner, and Falcon intervene, hypnotizing Dennis in order to get him to release the girl. Banner decides to send Dennis to a doctor in Montreal, instead of returning him to the trading post for punishment.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: Sidney J. Furie, Victor Arthur, Carey Wilbur
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Sean Sullivan, Tom Whiting, John Nevett, Doug Master, Janet Reid
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DA 777
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“Red River Outpost” (17)
Jonathan Banner and Pierre Falcon travel to Fort Caribou, home to Banner's friend and the current factor, Dr. Kimbrough. The camp is deserted, but they track Kimbrough and find him in negotiations with Pat Gallagher, and independent trader. The doctor announces that he wants to leave the Hudson Bay Company, and marry Gallagher's young sister, Mary. Under the pretext of joining their company, Banner investigates the situation further to find that the Gallaghers are actually lovers, and they are plotting to take Kimbrough's furs. The Gallaghers capture both men, but Falcon intervenes just in time. Kimbrough is made a partner of the Hudson Bay Company for his efforts.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: Sidney J. Furie, Victor Arthur, Andy Lewis
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Eric Clavering, Jan Camitembell, Jim Barron, Gil Taylor
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“Blue-Eyed Squaw” (18)
Jonathan Banner and Pierre Falcon are sent on a special assignment from Fort Gannon to meet with Standing Bear. When they arrive, they meet Standing Bear's "adopted" daughter, blonde-haired blue-eyed Lucy Hastings, who was orphaned at a young age and has grown up in the tribe, knowing nothing else. Standing Bear wants her to return to the Fort. Lucy does not take kindly to becoming a "white woman," despite all the attention she receives from Roger Phipps, the visiting assistant to the governor, who wants to reintroduce Lucy to society by bringing her to Montreal. Young Eagle arrives at the fort, and threatens war if Lucy is not returned to him. Phipps attempts to leave with Lucy, but Banner stops him, causing a fight. The tribe arrives, and Lucy announces she wants to go back with Young Eagle. Phipps apologizes for his behavior.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Writer: Sidney J. Furie, Victor Arthur
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Carol Starkman, Ron Taylor, Ivor Barry, Kay Hawtrey, Eric Cryderman, Alex Denazsody
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“Pierre's Three Evils” (19)
Banner and Falcon head to the Warren family cabin; unbeknownst to them, they are followed. Falcon is worried when he sees Sioux Indians running away from the Warrens' home, and insists that it is a sign of evil. When they arrive at the household, Buck Warren and his young son Jeremy are bedridden with fever. Banner chastises Mrs. Warren for telling the Sioux Indians about the fever, insisting that the tribe will react violently and try to burn down the cabin to prevent the disease from spreading. When the Indians attack, Banner figures out that the "fever" is actually being caused by Mrs. Warren placing soap under the arms of her husband and son, in hopes that they will all move away to seek medical attention. He invites the Indians inside the household, telling them they have a powerful weapon against bad spirits, and demonstrates Mrs. Warren's trick. This episode is notable for being the first on-screen appearance of actor Michael Ontkean, who became famous for his role as Sheriff Harry S. Truman in Twin Peaks.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Richard Jessuitem
Writer: Richard Jessuitem
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Norman Welsh, Margo Christie, Michael Ontkean, Earl Parker, Carol Starkman, Eric Clavering
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“Mountain Man” (20)
Jonathan Banner and Pierre Falcon are tasked to escort Vardon, a wanted murderer, back to the camp to stand trial. They are pursued by members of the Sioux tribe, because the person Vardon killed was a Sioux woman. The three men take shelter in a cabin, knowing the Sioux will strike. During the night, Vardon admits his guilt over the murder, and believes he deserves his fate. Falcon is shot with an arrow as the tribe outside strikes. Banner asks Vardon to help him hold the cabin, arming him with a gun, but Vardon flees immediately. The Sioux rush in and take Banner and Falcon prisoner. They bring back Vardon's body, and allow Banner and Falcon to leave the camp and bury Vardon's body.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Richard Jessup
Writer: Richard Jessup
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Sean Sullivan, Alfie Scopp
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“Eye for an Eye” (21)
Factor Hall at Fort King calls for Banner and Falcon, and upon their arrival they see a barricade of Indians surrounding the camp. White Buffalo, the son of the chief has been killed, and his murderer is imprisoned in Fort King awaiting trial. The prisoner turns out to be a young woman who believes she will not get a fair trial, since she is not respected by the men of the camp for her past work as a dance hall girl. During the trial, the prisoner tells the truth – she was romantically involved with White Buffalo, but rejected him after she realized he had many wives. He attacked her, and his death was caused by her self-defense measures. The jury believes her, and Banner is able to treat with the tribe members outside to stop the barricade.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Sidney J. Furie
Writer: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Jill Foster, Syd Brown, Lou Pitoscia, Vita Linder
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“Macleod's Witch” (22)
Angus Macleod travels to Fort Gannon to meet Jonathan Banner with some disturbing news – he believes that a witch is responsible for the dearth of animals caught by his traps. He enlists Banner and Falcon to help him kill her, since he believes that the witch is his own daughter. Falcon warns them that moonless nights bring witches, and sure enough, Macleod believes that Banner's horse is possessed by the spirit of the witch. Banner and Falcon go ahead of Macleod and find his cabin, and his young daughter, Cloris. Cloris is a sweet girl, and feeds Banner and Falcon, but refuses to give them meat, telling them that she is a friend to all animals. Cloris is gone the next morning, and Banner and Falcon catch up to Angus, who has spotted Cloris in the forest with a baby deer. Banner deciphers that Angus's trapping upset Cloris, which is why he hadn't set any traps the past season. He gave up trapping, but blamed his daughter, turning her into a "witch" even though he loves her.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Sidney J. Furie, Richard Jessup
Writer: Richard Jessup
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Robert Christie, Janet Reid
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“The Coward” (23)
British private (and drummerboy) Hamilton encounters an Indian attack on his first patrol, which causes him to flee the battle. At the same time, Fort Gannon witnesses an attack on British soldiers by Indians. Banner and Falcon leave the camp to help, disobeying their order to stay inside and barricade the fort. Banner is fired from the Hudson Bay Company for his actions. Banner happens upon Hamilton, and invites him to his camp, since they are both deserters. They hatch a plan to rescue to the British soldiers taken prisoner by the Indians to help Hamilton regain his status (though he still may be killed as a deserter). Banner sneaks into the camp while Hamilton distracts the tribe by playing his drum. All of the soldiers escape, and Banner rescues Hamilton. The two men ride back to Fort Gannon to accept their fates.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Sidney J. Furie
Writer: Sidney J. Furie, Andy Lewis
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Gil Taylor, Hedley Mattingly, Ivor Barry, John Paris
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“The Duel” (24)
Montgomery Velvet, a notorious dueler, arrives at the fort intent on dueling Jonathan Banner. He provokes him in front of Pierre Falcon, the factor Balfour, and his daughter Joanna. His attempts elicit no reaction from Banner. Velvet calls Joanna to his quarters, and tells her he will spare Banner only if she agrees to go to Montreal with him. When Banner hears of Joanna's plans, he finally agrees to the duel. They duel at dawn, and Velvet shoots Banner in the shoulder, but Banner shoots Velvet fatally.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Andy Lewis, Sidney J. Furie
Writer: Andy Lewis
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Barry Morse, Antoinette Bower, Hedley Mattingly
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“Bosom Friends” (25)
The aristocratic Susan Murray arrives at Fort Gannon to find her former lover, Harry Sinclair, who has become a drunk. Harry's friend and drinking companion, Grosjean, starts a commotion in the saloon, and Banner and Falcon manage to capture Harry, intent on getting him sober. After a week, Harry sobers and explains what caused his drinking in the first place. Grosjean (also driven to drink by his past traumas) kidnaps Harry. After reminding Harry of his fears, Grosjean succeeds in breaking Harry's sobriety. Banner intervenes, fighting Grosjean. Eventually, Harry sobers up again and marries Susan, leaving the camp with his sober bosom friend, Grosjean.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Carey Wilbur
Writer: Carey Wilbur
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Frances Hyland, Louis Zorich, Sean Sullivan, Jean Caval, Jon Granik
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“Retribution” (26)
Abby Lightfoot has accused Shoshoni brave Oka of assaulting her. He is tried and found guilty by a British jury, and sentenced to death. Banner tries to intervene, telling the British officers that the Shoshoni tribe will want retribution if Oka is hanged. Banner visits both Oka and Lightfoot to get their testimonies, and figures out that Oka is innocent. Abby is conspiring with traders who stole furs from Oka, and Abby is seeking revenge – her husband was killed by a Shoshoni brave. Instead of trying Oka again, the officers kidnap Oka, but Banner now has the support of Captain Bell, who releases Oka.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Sidney J. Furie
Writer: Andy Lewis, Richard Jessuitem
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Bill Glover, Teresa Celli, Jon Granik, Earl Parker, Tom Harvey
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“Ragged Stranger” (27)
The spring of 1822 brings Jeff Bigod to the fort, who is looking for the Mackenzie family. Bigod's presence at the Mackenzie household startles their servant Jennifer, who knows that Bigod has only come to the fort to kill her. Bigod's presence has also irritated Jamie Mackenzie, who is in love with Jennifer and jealous of Bigod. Bigod and Jamie fight for Jennifer's affection, and Jamie almost kills Bigod until Banner intervenes. Jamie announces that he plans to marry Jennifer, but Bigod reveals that he is already married to her. Jennifer's past is also revealed – she was a spy who used Bigod to send British movements to the French. Jamie breaks off the engagement, and Bigod and Jennifer leave the fort together as equals, despite their history.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: G. Francis Stayner
Writer: G. Francis Stayner
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Lloyd Bochner, Dawn Greenhalgh, Louis Zorich, Al Pearce
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“The Partners” (28)
A violent outlaw (Jingo) shows up at the fort. Pierre Falcon recognizes him immediately to be his former partner Jingo, who he thought was dead. Falcon reminisces about being partners with Jingo along with two Indian brothers. The four worked well together, and were close friends until they were attacked by Indians – Jingo abandoned the fight, and Falcon was the only survivor. Falcon is determined to kill Jingo, but Banner intervenes, helping Falcon cool down. The outlaw at the fort claims that he has never met Falcon, but Falcon insists that the real Jingo would have a scar on his wrist. They confront the outlaw, and he does have the tell-tale scar, and attacks Falcon. Falcon is incapacitated, at which point Banner steps in and corners Jingo. Falcon wakes up, but chooses not to kill Jingo, because murdering him would only make him as bad as Jingo.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Richard Jessuitem
Writer: Richard Jessuitem
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Earl Parker
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“The Cree” (29)
Banner and Falcon fight a hostile group of young Cree during their ranging, killing all but one. Banner regrets his actions, and decides to go to the Cree encampment to negotiate peace. He is immediately taken captive and the chief announces his plans to burn Banner at the stake for his crimes. Banner pleas with the chief, and the chief and medicine man of the camp agree to test Banner's commitment to peace by tying him to a stake overnight - if he survives the night and is not killed by spirits, he is honest in his intentions. Falcon comes during the night and unties Banner, which allows him to fight the medicine man who arrives later to kill Banner. Banner kills the medicine man, and the chief agrees to sign a peace treaty.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Sidney J. Furie
Writer: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Eric Clavering, Earl Parker
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“Five Against the Sunrise” (30)
Banner and Falcon are taken prisoner by the Cree along with three other men – one of them must come forward by sunrise and admit to killing a young Cree woman. No one will admit to the crime, so Banner suggest they all draw straws, and whoever draws the short straw will sacrifice himself for the group. Banner draws the short straw, and is tied to a stake to be burned to death. He figures out a way to identify the true killer at the last moment (by finding the man who is not unnerved by the death of an innocent man). The Cree capture the true killer and bring him to justice.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Richard Jessup
Writer: Richard Jessup
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Joe Austin, Jim Barron, George Sperdakos, Norman Welsh
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“Serenade to a Lady” (31)
Jonathan Banner, Pierre Falcon, and Hugh Cross are sent into Cheyenne territory to trade with Chief Black Kettle and his notorious tribe. Black Kettle is not receptive, but the three men decide to stay the night to see if he will change his mind. Falcon plays his harmonica, hoping to woo an Indian woman, but to his chagrin, manages to entice one of the homelier women in the tribe. The next morning, Black Kettle treats Banner and Falcon like family, believing that Falcon's night with Unayiskayuna (Black Kettle's sister) was a marriage proposal. Future trade relations (and the ability to leave the Cheyenne tribe alive) hinge on Pierre's false marriage to the abusive Unayiskayuna. Banner tricks Pierre's greedy wife into trading Pierre back in exchange for a fancy medicine pot.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: G. Francis Stayner
Writer: G. Francis Stayner
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Joe Austin, Eric Clavering, Irene Byatt
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“A Jury of His Peers” (32)
Hans, a German immigrant, arrives in Northern country, with no knowledge of English. He manages to haggle with trader Tom Parker for a gun and a horse. During a routine ranging, Banner and Falcon find Parker murdered. Searching the surrounding forests, they find Hans with Parker's goods and arrest him to stand trial at the nearest fort. Banner threatens the jury and factor with Hudson's Bay retaliation if Hans is not given a translator for the trial, and decides to take matters into his own hands. He draws pictures with Hans, and ascertains Hans's innocence. Later, Banner finds the real killer in the tavern – a trader named Brunt, who is gambling with German coin.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Victor Arthur
Writer: Barrett Newman
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Jim Luther, Austin Willis, Norman Ettlinger, John Paris, Jean Cavall
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“The Law” (33)
Banner and Falcon are sent to open trade negotiations with the Northern Cheyenne, accompanied by a trader named Sam Gifford. Sam immediately insults Chief Spotted Elk, which halts trader. Banner tries to reason with Spotted Elk, but negotiations deteriorate further when they find out Sam has killed a man from the tribe who intervened when he caught Sam with Wild Doe, Spotted Elk's squaw. Spotted Elk demands that Sam be burned at the stake, but Banner insists on a fair trial. Banner arranges the trial to represent both Hudson's Bay men and Cheyenne men, and the two parties agree that Sam is guilty, and sentence him to death by firing squad.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Victor Arthur
Writer: G. Francis Stayner
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Ted Follows, Art Jenoff, Madeline Kronby, Mike Conway
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“Pierre's Last Stand” (34)
The episode opens with Pierre being struck by an Indian's arrow while barricading a cabin in Northwest country. As Falcon clings to life, Banner recounts the events that led to the barricade. Banner and Falcon are sent north to stop the Indians' killing and pillaging of homesteaders, sparked by an unknown disease ravaging the tribes. Banner also recounts stories of Falcon's bravery and past adventures, keeping Falcon occupied until he recovers and they both return to the fort. This episode is almost entirely comprised of content from previous episodes.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Sidney J. Furie
Writer: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Eric Clavering
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“Friendly Persuasion” (35)
A bar brawl takes a turn for the worse, and Martin Cobb kills a man in what he terms an act of self-defense. He leaves the fort, but returns years later with his wife, Dorcas, as a pacifist and a Quaker, hoping to start a new life in the North. Remembering his past crime, the traders of the fort refuse to do business with him, and lie about his changed ways. Banner confronts Martin, asking him to leave for his own safety, but Martin remains steadfast in his decision and his faith. Martin leaves his cabin to hunt, but is met by traders Bayliss and Taylor. Bayliss shoots Taylor, telling Martin that he will be blamed for the murder. Dorcas witnesses these events and tells Banner, which leads to Bayliss's prosecution.
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Douglas Rain, Antoinette Bower, Joe Austin, Jim Barron, Les Rubie
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Victor Arthur
Writer: Andy Lewis, Victor Arthur
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“They Came to Fort Gannon” (36)
Banner accuses a group of fur traders (including the ruthless Choctaw) of stealing and murdering for their pelts. The traders take Banner hostage, planning to abandon him before they reach St. Louis. As Banner learns more of past, he becomes outraged, prompting the traders to kill Banner, but before they can, Pierre Falcon intervenes. Banner and Falcon overwhelm the group and capture Choctaw, leaving him at Fort Waverly to await justice. On their return to Fort Gannon, Banner and Falcon pass through Cree country, fighting a band of wild Cree, witness British soldiers fight off a group of Indians, and are kidnapped by another tribe, which is resolved when Banner fights the tribe's leader. All of these scenes employ footage from previous episodes. At Fort Gannon, Banner meets Choctaw, who holds them at gunpoint. They fight, and Banner prevails.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Sidney J. Furie
Writer: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Jim Barron, John Paris, Alex Denaszody
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“Stockade” (37)
A slow day at the fort takes a turn for the worse when an inconsolable trapper shows up armed, accusing the Hudson's Bay Company of taking his land. Banner manages to restrain the man, but in front of Sir Glenville Clappington, who arrests Banner for insubordination and past crimes. Using a montage from past episodes, Clappington accuses Banner of murder (for his duel with Montgomery Velvet) and striking an officer of the crown. The inconsolable trapper interrupts the proceedings, and Clappington refuses to take the old man's threats seriously, attacking and killing the old trapper in front of Banner. Clappington repeals all charges against Banner in exchange for Banner's silence on the matter.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Sidney J. Furie
Writer: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Robert Christie, Joe Austin, Tom Harvey, Barry Morse, Antoinette Bower, Hedley Mattingley
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“Chippewa Banner” (38)
Banner visits a Chippewa (Ojibwe) camp to bring Streak (an Indian brave who killed a trapper and his family) to justice, and to visit with Aneetka, an Indian woman who he fell in love with on a previous expedition (footage from a previous episode is used to contextualize their meeting). Banner treats with the Chippewa council about Streak's crimes, and they decide to release Streak into Banner's custody, where he will be brought to justice at Camp Gannon. Banner is reunited with Aneetka, who is gravely ill. They confess their love for each other, and decide to marry. In taking Aneetka as his wife, Banner becomes a blood brother of the Chippewa, and his authority over Streak is made invalid. Streak's first act is to challenge Banner for Aneetka. Banner fights Streak and kills him, but to no avail, since Aneetka dies from her illness during the battle.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Associate Producer: Emmett B. Miller
Screenwriter: Richard Jessuitem
Writer: Richard Jessup
Starring: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Teresa Celli, Eric Clavering, Lloyd Chester
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“Blackfoot Barrier” (39)
Hudson's Bay Company expands westward into Blackfoot country. Governor Fitz-rogers sends Banner and Falcon to help Factor Ogilvie and Father Corot negotiate a peace treaty with the Blackfoot. They meet two Blackfoot Indians (Soft Snow and her brother) who have been living and working with Father Corot, though Banner is suspicious of their motives. Banner is reunited with his friend Johnnycakes, who confirms his suspicions – they are still Blackfoot. During the night, Johnnycakes rushes out of the camp after his dog, and witnesses a conversation between Soft Snow and a Blackfoot warrior, who knocks Johnnycakes unconscious. Banner finds Johnnycakes and captures Soft Snow as she tries to escape, but the factor believes Banner is assaulting Soft Snow, and dismisses Banner's warnings. Soft Snow and her brother kidnap Father Corot and leave the camp, exonerating Banner. The whole group head into Blackfoot country, but walk into a trap. Banner and Falcon escape, and confront the warmongering Blackfoot Indian who coordinated the attack. Banner fights him, but the Blackfoot is ultimately killed by one of his tribesmen, who shoots him with an arrow. The Blackfoot scorn him for his actions, and Banner is able to negotiate peace. This episode was produced by Meridian Productions. The opening sequence's music, footage, and narrator has changed. Pierre Falcon has been replaced by Pepe Falcon.
Director: Francis D. Lyon
Associate Producer: John Gibbs, Richard Steenberg
Screenwriter: Paul Carew
Writer: Donald S. Sanford
Starring: Barry Nelson, Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez, H. M. Wynant, Lisa Gaye, Ralitemh Clanton, John Alderson, William Roerick, Tudor Owen, Cyril Delevanti, Eddie Littlesky
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