Ep 21. The Town That Wouldn't Talk
- TV14
- February 9, 1959
- 25 min
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In this episode of Tales of Wells Fargo, titled "The Town That Wouldn't Talk," agent Jim Hardie is sent to investigate a quiet and secretive town in Arizona. The town, called Goldfield, is rumored to be the hiding place of a gang of outlaws who have been robbing stagecoaches and banks in the area.
Hardie arrives in Goldfield and immediately senses a tension in the air. The townspeople are unfriendly and reticent, and Hardie struggles to get any information from them about the supposed gang. He rents a room at the local hotel and starts his investigation by talking to the postmaster, who Hardie suspects might be involved with the outlaws.
As Hardie delves deeper into the town's secrets, he uncovers a conspiracy involving the postmaster and several other prominent citizens. They have been working with the outlaw gang to steal money and valuable goods from the stagecoaches that pass through Goldfield. Hardie confronts the criminals and brings them to justice with the help of the local sheriff.
Along the way, Hardie also becomes romantically involved with a young woman named Mary who owns the local general store. Mary is one of the few people in town who is not involved in the criminal activity, and she helps Hardie with his investigation by giving him valuable information about the townspeople.
The episode is full of tense moments and suspenseful scenes as Hardie works to unravel the mystery of Goldfield's criminal activity. It also features beautiful outdoor shots of the Arizona desert and an engaging storyline that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Overall, "The Town That Wouldn't Talk" is an excellent installment of Tales of Wells Fargo that showcases the skills of agent Jim Hardie and the beauty of the American West.