Ep 4. The Hidden Treasure of Cucamonga

The Hidden Treasure of Cucamonga is the fourth episode of the fifth season of Death Valley Days. The show takes place in the late 1800s and early 1900s and tells stories of the Wild West. This episode follows the adventures of Jim Harvey, a young man who lives near the foothills of Cucamonga. Jim is a smart and resourceful man who dreams of striking it rich. He has always been fascinated by the tales of lost gold and treasure that are said to be hidden in the hills of Cucamonga.

One day, Jim overhears a conversation between two prospectors who are talking about a hidden treasure buried deep in the mountains. The prospectors tell Jim that the treasure is worth a fortune and that it has been hidden for decades. They also tell Jim that they have a map to the treasure but they need someone to help them find it. Jim sees this as an opportunity to strike it rich and offers to help the prospectors in exchange for a share of the treasure.

The next day, Jim sets out with the prospectors to find the hidden treasure. They hike deep into the mountains, following the map that the prospectors have. Along the way, they face many challenges. They have to cross rivers, climb steep hills, and navigate through dense forests. But Jim is determined to find the treasure and he pushes on.

Finally, they arrive at the spot where the treasure is supposed to be hidden. They start digging and after a few hours, they strike gold. Literally. The treasure they have been searching for is a large cache of gold bars and coins. Jim is overjoyed. He has finally found the treasure he has been dreaming of.

But their joy is short-lived. The prospectors turn on Jim, revealing that they never intended to share the treasure with him. They beat him and leave him for dead, taking the treasure with them.

Jim is left to die in the mountains. But he doesn't give up. He manages to crawl to safety and makes it back to town. He sets out to get revenge on the prospectors who betrayed him and stole his treasure. He enlists the help of a local sheriff and together they track down the prospectors.

In the end, justice is served and Jim gets his revenge. He recovers his share of the treasure and uses it to start a new life. He goes on to become a successful businessman and eventually retires a wealthy man. But he never forgets the lessons he learned in the mountains. He knows that the Wild West is a dangerous place and that only the strong survive.