Hanging Man | Gunsmoke (03-25-56)

Summary

Gunsmoke | OTRWesterns.com
Episode: "Hanging Man"
Original Air Date: March 25, 1956
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Host: Andrew Rhynes

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Introduction

In the "Hanging Man" episode of Gunsmoke, United States Marshal Matt Dillon faces a perplexing case that challenges his investigative skills and moral compass. The episode delves into themes of deception, jealousy, and the complexities of justice in the rugged landscape of Dodge City, Kansas.

The Discovery of Mr. Sawyer’s Death ([02:34] - [05:00])

The episode begins with Marshal Dillon investigating the death of Mr. Sawyer, a respected figure in Dodge City’s hide business. Initially presumed a suicide by hanging, Dillon uncovers inconsistencies that suggest foul play.

Matt Dillon ([03:20], [03:24]): "When a man wants to kill himself, it doesn't matter much how he does it."

Upon closer examination, Doc reveals a lump on Sawyer’s head and notes that Sawyer’s cash is missing from his usual storage spot, indicating a possible robbery gone wrong or a staged suicide.

Suspicions Arise ([05:00] - [08:27])

Dillon’s investigation leads him to Mel Tucker, who had recently purchased items from Mr. Jonas’s store with a suspicious amount of cash. Dillon confronts Tucker, suspecting his involvement in Sawyer's death.

Matt Dillon ([12:04]): "Old man Sawyer was murdered, Tucker. And I happen to know that you did it."

Despite Tucker's denials, Dillon remains convinced of his guilt, highlighting the marshal’s unwavering commitment to justice.

Tensions with Cora Bell ([15:31] - [17:31])

Kitty introduces Cora Bell to Marshal Dillon and Chester Proudfoot. Cora reveals her relationship with Mel Tucker, complicating the investigation. As Dillon scrutinizes Tucker’s behavior, he becomes aware of Cora’s potential involvement, adding layers to the mystery.

Matt Dillon ([17:21]): "Can you think of anything else, Cora?"

Confrontation and Revelation ([17:35] - [22:27])

Dillon devises a plan to gather more evidence by engaging Cora and Tucker under the guise of social interaction. The tension culminates in a confrontation where Dillon accuses Doc (Mel Tucker) of orchestrating the murders to cover his financial troubles and jealousies.

Doc ([12:10]): "You're a liar."

The altercation escalates when Doc attacks, prompting Dillon and Chester to intervene. In the ensuing struggle, Doc is incapacitated, and the truth about the murders comes to light. Cora confesses her coerced involvement, revealing the depth of Doc’s deceit and manipulation.

Cora Bell ([22:24]): "I only did what Mel told me wasn't my idea. I didn't murder the man. I loved Mel. I had to do it."

Resolution and Arrest ([22:27] - [23:08])

With the evidence and confessions, Dillon ensures that both Doc and Cora face justice for their crimes. The episode concludes with Dillon reflecting on the challenges of maintaining law and order in a town rife with hidden motives and concealed truths.

Matt Dillon ([23:08]): "In a moment, our star, William Conrad."

Notable Quotes

• Matt Dillon on Justice ([03:20]): "When a man wants to kill himself, it doesn't matter much how he does it." ([03:20])

• Marshal Dillon Confronting Tucker ([12:04]): "Old man Sawyer was murdered, Tucker. And I happen to know that you did it." ([12:04])

• Cora Bell’s Confession ([22:24]): "I only did what Mel told me wasn't my idea. I didn't murder the man. I loved Mel. I had to do it." ([22:24])

Conclusion

"Hanging Man" showcases Marshal Dillon's relentless pursuit of truth and justice amidst personal and societal complexities. The episode skillfully intertwines character dynamics with suspenseful storytelling, reinforcing Gunsmoke’s enduring legacy as a quintessential Western drama.

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Produced and Directed by Norman MacDonald | Written by John Meston
Cast:

• William Conrad as Matt Dillon
• Harley Bear as Chester Proudfoot
• Howard McNear as Doc
• Georgia Ellis as Kitty
• Virginia Greg as Cora Bell
• John Dana as Dan Dresda

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This summary is intended for those who seek an in-depth understanding of the "Hanging Man" episode without listening to the actual podcast. It captures the pivotal moments, character developments, and the moral dilemmas faced by Marshal Dillon, enriched with notable quotes and precise timestamps for reference.

Transcript

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[William Conrad]

Around Dodge City and in the territory on West. There's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with a U.S. marshal and the smell of gun smoke. Gun Smoke Starring William Conrad. The transcribed story of the violence that moved west with young America and the story of a man who moved with it.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm that man. Matt Dillon, United States Marshal. The first man they look for and the last they want to meet. It's a chancy job, and it makes a man watchful and a little lonely.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Doc went on ahead, Mr. Dillon. He said to tell you he'd meet you there.

[Matt Dillon]

From what you say, there isn't much use for either one of us, Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

No, sir. Whirl, Mr. Sawyer. He looked long dead to me.

[Matt Dillon]

Right in his office, huh?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, sir. That's where the boy found him. Looked like he pulled a chair into the middle of the room and stood on it. Hanging Surey is a bad way to die, ain't it?

[Matt Dillon]

I guess when a man wants to kill himself, it doesn't matter much how he does it.

[Chester Proudfoot]

No, sir.

[Matt Dillon]

How come there's no crowd outside?

[Doc]

Well, I told the boy to go.

[Chester Proudfoot]

On home, not to talk to anybody.

[Chesterfield]

Oh, good.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Then I went in, cut Mr. Sawyer down come looking for you and Doc.

[Matt Dillon]

The door wasn't locked, huh?

[Doc]

No, sir. Hello, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

I guess you're too late this time, Doc.

[Doc]

Yes, an hour, anyway. I don't understand it, Matt. Sawyer was doing fine in his hide business. He didn't have any problems at all that I know of.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Maybe it was his wife dying, Doc.

[Doc]

Oh, no, no, that was a year ago, Chester. He'd got used to that.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Maybe he hadn't. Maybe he was just saving it all up for this.

[Doc]

Well, we'll never know now, Chester. You see, when.

[Matt Dillon]

When you found him, was that chair where it is now?

[Doc]

Yes, sir.

[Chester Proudfoot]

It ain't been moved, Mr. Dillon. He stood on it and then kicked.

[Doc]

It over just like that. That's a bad way to die.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I sure wouldn't never try it, Doc.

[Doc]

I hope not. Just.

[Chester Proudfoot]

No, what I mean is, supposing you kicked the chair out from under you and then change your mind. Oh, wouldn't that be fearsome?

[Doc]

Probably happens to a lot of suicides, Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

Ah, Doc.

[Doc]

Yes, Mac?

[Matt Dillon]

Are there any bruises on him?

[Doc]

I don't know, Matt. I haven't looked. Let me see. Of course, hanging doesn't bruise. But no, wait a minute. See, there is a lump here on the back of his head. How'd he get that?

[Matt Dillon]

Sawyer always kept a 10 box over in that cabinet.

[Doc]

Doc. What's that got to do with this lump on his head?

[Matt Dillon]

He kept his ready cash on that box. It's not there now.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You mean somebody stole it? Now, who knew that whoever walked in.

[Matt Dillon]

Here, hit him in the head and hoisted him up on that rope. I knew old Sawyer pretty well. He wasn't the kind of a man who'd kill himself.

[Doc]

By heaven, I think you're right, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

They didn't have any enemies. Whoever did this is going to be mighty hard to find.

[Chester Proudfoot]

That was an awful little bunch of mourners at the bar. And today wasn't Mr. John.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I guess people kind of shy away from suicides, Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Poor old man Sawyer seemed pretty mean, letting everybody go on believing he went and hung himself.

[Matt Dillon]

He won't mind, Chester. But if the man who killed him thinks he got by with it, he just might get careless.

[Doc]

Yes, sir, he might.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Hey, who's that Miss Kitty's walking with?

[Matt Dillon]

I don't know if she's right pretty for Dodge. Yeah, but, Chester, I wouldn't put it exactly that way to her if I were you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, well, I didn't mean nothing bad.

[Kitty]

Oh, man.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Hello, Miss Kitty.

[Matt Dillon]

How are you, Kitty?

[Kitty]

Cora, I'd like you to meet Marshall Dylan and Chester Proudfoot, this is Cora Bell. How do you do? Peter, if you ever come around to the long branch, you'd have met Cora a week ago.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, we've been pretty.

[Kitty]

Oh, sure. I hope I'll see you over there soon, Marshall. You too, Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, I. I'll be there, Miss Cora. Even tonight? Maybe.

[Kitty]

Good, My Kitty. I promised Mel I'd meet him at Delmonico's. I'd better hurry along. I'll see you tonight. Bye.

[Doc]

Bye.

[Kitty]

Matt, you know who this Mel is she's meeting?

[Doc]

No. Huh?

[Kitty]

Mel Tucker.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Mel Tucker. That no good slack jawed water.

[Kitty]

They're in love, Chester. Wild in love. Ever since I met a week ago.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I just can't believe it about her.

[Matt Dillon]

I mean, sometimes there's no accounting for women.

[Kitty]

Chester heard Mel Tucker used to be something of a man.

[Matt Dillon]

Matt, he still carries a gun.

[Kitty]

That's not exactly what I meant.

[Matt Dillon]

I guess he was all right before the whiskey took it out of him.

[Kitty]

One thing he's crazy jealous about. The worst I've ever seen.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, he ought to be. She got to look at a good man, she might come to her senses.

[Matt Dillon]

How'd they get started, Kitty?

[Kitty]

Oh, Mel Tucker was over Newton when he got on the Santa Fe for Dodge. Cora was on it too. They're even talking of getting married.

[Matt Dillon]

Man, do you think they will?

[Kitty]

As soon as Tucker gets hold of some money, they will.

[Chester Proudfoot]

And it won't be very soon. That man's been broke for three years.

[Matt Dillon]

I don't know, Chester. A man like Tucker might do anything for money.

[Doc]

Mr. Dillon, you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You ain't thinking.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, wait and see, Chester. All we can do.

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[Chester Proudfoot]

Hey, look now there's something I've been looking for, Mr. Dillon.

[Doc]

Oh, what?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Over here in the store window.

[Matt Dillon]

Huh?

[Doc]

Look.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Mr. Jonas finally got him in, see?

[Matt Dillon]

You mean those paper collars and cuffs.

[Chester Proudfoot]

No, no, them boot jacks.

[Doc]

Oh.

[Matt Dillon]

Pretty fancy. Yeah, they're metal, Mr. Dillon, and they cost $3. You could make one of your own with 10 cents worth of wood.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yeah, but these is iron. They last forever.

[Matt Dillon]

Chester. Wait a minute. Look inside there. Right at the counter there.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Why with it? Why, it's Mel Tucker. And look at that pile of stuff he's bought.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, and look at the cash he's paying for it with, Mr. Dillon.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You really think he did it?

[Matt Dillon]

I'm going to try to find out.

[Doc]

How?

[Matt Dillon]

He's coming out now.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I guess he's going to pick up his stuff later. He'll need a wagon.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, Tucker.

[Doc]

Oh, hello, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

I noticed you're buying a lot of new clothes. You getting married?

[Doc]

Yeah, I sure am, Marshall. Right soon. Going after Cora now. Buy her some stuff.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, that's fine. I didn't know you were working.

[Doc]

I'm not.

[Matt Dillon]

Not here in Dodd.

[Doc]

I made me some money over Newton Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

You did?

[Doc]

Yeah.

[Matt Dillon]

How?

[Doc]

Well, I don't see as it's anybody's business how. Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

You will after you've been in jail a while.

[Doc]

Jail?

[Matt Dillon]

What are you talking about? Old man Sawyer was murdered, Tucker. And I happen to know that you did it.

[Doc]

You out of your head?

[Matt Dillon]

I got all the proof need.

[Doc]

You're a liar.

[Matt Dillon]

A judge won't think so.

[Doc]

Well, you can't arrest me, Marshall. It. It.

[Matt Dillon]

It ain't right. Might go easier on you if you'd admit it, Tucker.

[Doc]

They ought to kill you.

[Matt Dillon]

You couldn't and you know it. Now start walking. You know where the.

[Doc]

Hi, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, come on in, Doc.

[Doc]

I'm just killing a little time at. So if you're busy.

[Matt Dillon]

No, no, no, no. Sit down. Sit down. And nothing going on here.

[Doc]

Oh, thank you. Where's Chester?

[Matt Dillon]

He's probably over working on Mr. Jonas again.

[Doc]

Jonas? Well, what for?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, that metal boot Jack. Chester won't pay more than a dollar, and Jonas is holding on for 250. Has been going on like that for a week.

[Doc]

Ever since you threw Mel Tucker in jail, huh?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. Yeah, that's right.

[Doc]

He show any signs of weakening, Matt?

[Matt Dillon]

He won't admit a thing, Doc.

[Doc]

Cora been to see him?

[Matt Dillon]

Mm, never did. But that's beginning to work on Tucker.

[Doc]

What is?

[Matt Dillon]

Being in jail. He can't ride herd on her the way he's been doing. Kitty was right. He's a mighty jealous man.

[Doc]

You still think he did it, Mary?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, I do. It looks like I'm gonna have a hard time proving it.

[Doc]

You sure?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Hey, Mr. Dillon.

[Doc]

Have you seen? Oh, Doc Chesterton don't see any boot, Jack. Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Never mind that. You better get on over to Bob Randall's freight office, huh?

[Doc]

What for?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Autopsy, I guess. He's dead, doc.

[Matt Dillon]

What happened, Chester?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, sir, I was walking by his office and his wife went out and said she dropped by to see him and found him hanging there. Hanging just like old man saw her. Exact same thing. I went in and cut him down. This time he took a look around. He'd been hit on the head, all right, and somebody tried to open his safe. They didn't get nothing, but they'd sure been working on him.

[Doc]

Well, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Wait here a minute, doc. I'll go over with you.

[Doc]

Marshall, when are you gonna give up and leave me out of here?

[Matt Dillon]

You're out, Tucker.

[Doc]

Mean it?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. I made a mistake about you.

[Doc]

I've been telling you that. What finally changed your mind?

[Matt Dillon]

What do you care? You're free. Now.

[Doc]

Get going. Get married.

[Matt Dillon]

Do anything you want.

[Doc]

I sure will. Just tell you one thing, Marshall. What? I ain't gonna forget what you've done to me. I'm already thinking up how to pay you back someday.

[Matt Dillon]

I said get out of here, Tucker. You busy, Kitty?

[Cora Bell]

No.

[Kitty]

Sit down, man. What's on your mind?

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, plenty.

[Kitty]

You didn't enjoy having to turn Mel Tucker loose yesterday, did you?

[Doc]

Yeah.

[Matt Dillon]

There wasn't anything else I could.

[Doc]

Good, Lou.

[Matt Dillon]

Kitty.

[Kitty]

You've made mistakes before, Matt. You don't usually take it so hard.

[Matt Dillon]

Kitty, Mel Tucker's perfectly capable of having.

[Kitty]

Killed old man Sawyer, but he sure didn't do it.

[Matt Dillon]

Sometimes I gotta do my hunting like a lion in a tree. Just lie still and wait.

[Kitty]

And you don't like that, do you?

[Matt Dillon]

I've done enough of it.

[Kitty]

Kidding, I know. Well, I'd say one thing about Mel Tucker, Matt. A week in jail sure made a change in him.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, what do you mean?

[Kitty]

He's been meek as a lamb since I got out.

[Matt Dillon]

About what?

[Kitty]

About Cora. Look at him. All three of them standing at the bar over there, real friendly like.

[Matt Dillon]

Who's that other man?

[Kitty]

That's Dan Dresda. He and Cora have been together a lot lately.

[Doc]

Oh?

[Matt Dillon]

Where'd he come from?

[Kitty]

I don't know. He rode into town a day or so after you threw Tucker in jail.

[Matt Dillon]

Maybe Tucker doesn't know about Cora and him, huh?

[Kitty]

They're just friends. They act like a big, happy family man.

[Matt Dillon]

I see Tucker and Cora still planning on getting married.

[Kitty]

Not for a while. Cora says they're broke.

[Matt Dillon]

Broke with $300.

[Kitty]

Who's got $300.

[Matt Dillon]

Mel Tucker. It's what he had when I jailed him. It's what I returned to him yesterday.

[Kitty]

Well, that doesn't make sense, does it?

[Matt Dillon]

Maybe it does. Kitty.

[Doc]

Uh.

[Matt Dillon]

Look, will you do something for me?

[Kitty]

What?

[Matt Dillon]

It won't be easy, and it'll make you look pretty bad.

[Kitty]

Then it must be important, or you wouldn't ask me to do it.

[Matt Dillon]

It is. Kitty, you see that table over there in the corner just inside the hallway?

[Kitty]

Yes, sir.

[Matt Dillon]

I want you to get Cora and Tucker and this Dressler over there. Offer to buy them a drink or something, huh?

[Kitty]

And then what?

[Matt Dillon]

Let's go out back before they happen to see us. I'll tell you there.

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[Kitty]

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[Matt Dillon]

Now, be quiet with this door, Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, sure I will.

[Matt Dillon]

That's good. All right, now follow me.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Good thing this hallway ain't creaking.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, this is far enough.

[Doc]

They at the table yet?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, I think so.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Sure. I do hope this know some works, Mr. Dun. I hope Miss Kitty don't get hurt out of it.

[Matt Dillon]

I'll try to stop anything like that, Chester. Look, I'm gonna get closer. You wait and then follow me, huh? Yes, sir.

[Doc]

Appreciate your buying us all a drink, Kitty, but I don't know why you're doing it.

[Cora Bell]

Kitty's a nice girl, ma'.

[Doc]

Am.

[Kitty]

Isn't that enough reason?

[Doc]

Yeah, I guess so.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Most people I know don't do nothing.

[Doc]

For you without wanting something out of it.

[Chesterfield]

Jess.

[Kitty]

That's right, Carl.

[Cora Bell]

What?

[Kitty]

I'm not a nice girl. There's something I want.

[Doc]

There, you see? I told you.

[Kitty]

What do you want, Kitty? I want Mel Tucker to know about you and Dan Dressler to know about me and Dan. I don't like to watch a man being made a fool of the way you're doing to Tucker.

[Cora Bell]

What are you talking about?

[Doc]

Oh, now, you better explain yourself, Kitty.

[Kitty]

I will. Tucker. You think Dan dressed as a friend, don't you?

[Doc]

Go on, keep talking.

[Kitty]

Oh, he's a friend, all right. But Cora's friend, not yours. You're out together every night you're in jail and every day too.

[Matt Dillon]

That's a lie.

[Doc]

Shut up. Leave her talk, Tristan.

[Kitty]

Everybody in Dodge knows what they've been doing except you. Guess I'm the only person that's not afraid to tell you. You think she's in love with you?

[Cora Bell]

Kitty.

[Doc]

Get up dressing. Oh, wait a minute, Tucker. You ain't gonna listen to that fool. You're gonna get up.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm gonna shoot you right there.

[Cora Bell]

No, it's a.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You better stop it, Mr. Dan.

[Matt Dillon]

I can't, Chester. Not yet.

[Doc]

All right, Dressler. I paid you to hang Bob Randall. I didn't pay you to make love to my girl.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, that's it.

[Doc]

Get up now.

[Kitty]

Fool.

[Doc]

Tucker.

[Kitty]

He was gonna shoot Carl, man.

[Matt Dillon]

Chester.

[Doc]

Yes, sir?

[Matt Dillon]

Get Tucker's gun.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, sir.

[Doc]

I will.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Dressler dead, Mr. Dun?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Doc]

You sure?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Wallop Tucker a good one.

[Matt Dillon]

No.

[Cora Bell]

It's going to kill me. The marshal hadn't hit him, he'd have killed me.

[Kitty]

I'm sorry. I had to do it, Cora.

[Cora Bell]

No. He's going to kill me. He shouldn't have been jealous of me. He shouldn't have been jealous of me.

[Doc]

Cora.

[Matt Dillon]

You hired Dan Dressler to hang Randall, didn't you?

[Cora Bell]

Mel made me do it.

[Matt Dillon]

But you're an accomplice.

[Cora Bell]

I only did what Mel told me wasn't my idea. I didn't murder the man. I loved, Mel. I had to do it. I loved him. I loved him.

[Matt Dillon]

And it's just too bad you loved him, Cora. Because now you're as guilty as he is. Come on.

[William Conrad]

In a moment, our star, William Conrad.

[Kitty]

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[Matt Dillon]

You know, on the frontier, a newcomer could almost always find some land and a little water to build himself a ranch. But next week, trouble comes to Dodge when two men claim title to the same area. And that was the West. Good night.

[William Conrad]

Gunsmoke Produced and Directed by Norman MacDonald. Stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, US Marshal Our story was specially written for Gunsmoke. By John Meston with music composed and conducted by Rex Corey, sound patterns by Tom Hanley and and Bill James. Featured in the cast were Lawrence Dobkin, Virginia Greg and John Dana, Harley Bear as Chester, Howard McNear is Doc and Georgia Ellis as Kitty.

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[William Conrad]

Join us again next week for another specially transcribed story on gun smoke.

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