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Law of the Plainsman

The Matriarch (Season 1, Episode 21)
TV Episode | 30 min | Western

A man is mysteriously gunned down on the ranch he worked on. The ranch is owned by Constance Vateri and her son, Dev. Constance claimed she shot the man without knowing who he was. She saw him carrying a saddle that belonged to her son. ...See moreA man is mysteriously gunned down on the ranch he worked on. The ranch is owned by Constance Vateri and her son, Dev. Constance claimed she shot the man without knowing who he was. She saw him carrying a saddle that belonged to her son. Upon further investigation, Sam begins to believe things did not happen the way she says. Sam is more convinced than ever when the dead man's father, Hodie, comes up murdered. Written by Michelle See less
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Updated Feb 18, 1960

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Feb 18, 1960 (United States)

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10 cast members
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Michael Ansara
Deputy Marshal Sam Buckhart Deputy Marshal Sam Buckhart   See fewer
Lynn Bari
Constance Valeri Constance Valeri   See fewer
Denver Pyle
Burke Carew Burke Carew   See fewer
Alan Reed Jr.
Dev Valeri Dev Valeri   See fewer
Patricia Huston
Greta Lane Greta Lane   See fewer
Michael Hinn
Hodie Carver Hodie Carver   See fewer
Bob Hoy
September Smith (as Robert Hoy) September Smith (as Robert Hoy)   See fewer
Michael T. Mikler
Link Carver (as Mike Mikler) Link Carver (as Mike Mikler)   See fewer
Albert Cavens
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Garcio
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
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