1 00:00:02,569 --> 00:00:03,870 (Train whistle blowing) 2 00:00:09,209 --> 00:00:11,211 (Theme music playing) 3 00:00:59,059 --> 00:01:02,362 I'm not asking for a year's extension on my loan, Mr. Holmes. 4 00:01:02,495 --> 00:01:03,696 Not even half a year. 5 00:01:04,197 --> 00:01:05,565 Just 90 days. 6 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:08,635 Three short months. 7 00:01:08,768 --> 00:01:10,303 Then I'll reach sand canyon, 8 00:01:10,437 --> 00:01:12,505 collect my bonus from the territory of legislature, 9 00:01:12,639 --> 00:01:14,040 and repay you your loan in full. 10 00:01:14,674 --> 00:01:16,810 Mmm. Three short months. 11 00:01:17,177 --> 00:01:18,411 (Chuckles) 12 00:01:18,545 --> 00:01:21,815 Well, Mr. Calhoun, to be perfectly frank... 13 00:01:22,682 --> 00:01:23,783 No. 14 00:01:24,150 --> 00:01:25,150 (Chuckles) 15 00:01:25,251 --> 00:01:27,087 Not without more collateral. 16 00:01:27,854 --> 00:01:29,155 I've got it. 17 00:01:29,823 --> 00:01:30,990 Yes, sir. 18 00:01:31,124 --> 00:01:33,259 Ten thousand acres of prime land. 19 00:01:33,393 --> 00:01:35,662 Granted to me by territorial deed. (Coughs) 20 00:01:35,795 --> 00:01:37,163 That's my collateral. 21 00:01:37,297 --> 00:01:38,832 Prescott: Ben, you're absolutely right. 22 00:01:39,699 --> 00:01:43,036 Ah, bucko, you're an inspiring sight. 23 00:01:43,169 --> 00:01:45,171 Friend, I've known Ben Calhoun for ten years. 24 00:01:45,305 --> 00:01:46,773 I've sided with him and against him. 25 00:01:46,906 --> 00:01:49,709 In each way, his word is pure gold. 26 00:01:50,210 --> 00:01:51,311 My advice is take it. 27 00:01:52,011 --> 00:01:53,480 Whose advice, sir? 28 00:01:53,613 --> 00:01:56,549 Oh, that's a good question. I'm Prescott webb. 29 00:01:57,050 --> 00:01:58,051 Oh... 30 00:01:58,718 --> 00:02:00,687 Yeah. Good old Prescott. 31 00:02:00,820 --> 00:02:02,555 Yeah. Excuse me, Mr. Holmes. 32 00:02:07,026 --> 00:02:08,361 (Train engine chugging) 33 00:02:09,596 --> 00:02:11,531 Well, it's been a long time, eh, bucko? 34 00:02:11,664 --> 00:02:13,066 A long time. 35 00:02:13,199 --> 00:02:15,639 I thought you might need some help in scaling that frozen fish. 36 00:02:15,668 --> 00:02:17,904 Everybody needs a little help every now and then. 37 00:02:18,037 --> 00:02:19,873 But not yours, Prescott. 38 00:02:20,006 --> 00:02:23,046 You're a brass-plated thief that would pick a blind man's pocket for breakfast 39 00:02:23,143 --> 00:02:24,911 and Rob your own mother for fun. 40 00:02:25,044 --> 00:02:26,513 Now, you stay out of my life, 41 00:02:26,646 --> 00:02:28,581 stay out of my deals, and stay out of that car, 42 00:02:28,715 --> 00:02:29,883 or I'm gonna dismember you. 43 00:02:30,016 --> 00:02:31,351 Yeah, but listen, l... 44 00:02:31,484 --> 00:02:32,685 Wait a minute. 45 00:02:33,853 --> 00:02:35,355 (Gasps) Did you see Calhoun? 46 00:02:35,488 --> 00:02:36,689 What did he say? 47 00:02:36,823 --> 00:02:38,191 Well, he, uh... 48 00:02:38,324 --> 00:02:40,193 He kind of overwhelmed me. 49 00:02:40,326 --> 00:02:42,228 I'm going back to settle a few details. 50 00:02:42,362 --> 00:02:43,496 Good. 51 00:02:45,298 --> 00:02:46,298 Now... 52 00:02:46,399 --> 00:02:50,637 Holmes, we were discussing my collateral. 53 00:02:50,770 --> 00:02:52,305 Mmm. Mmm. Yes. 54 00:02:53,940 --> 00:02:55,441 (Coughs) 55 00:02:55,575 --> 00:02:58,144 (Clears throat) 10,000 acres of land, 56 00:02:58,278 --> 00:03:01,214 worth at most, um, 50 cents an acre. 57 00:03:01,347 --> 00:03:02,382 What? 58 00:03:02,515 --> 00:03:05,652 Pardon me, sir, but that's sheer nonsense. 59 00:03:05,785 --> 00:03:07,487 Speaking for frontier land sales, 60 00:03:07,620 --> 00:03:09,289 I personally can guarantee the railroad 61 00:03:09,422 --> 00:03:12,759 a net of five dollars an acre, minimum. 62 00:03:13,593 --> 00:03:14,827 Five dollars? 63 00:03:15,995 --> 00:03:17,497 Prescott: As I told you, bucko, 64 00:03:17,630 --> 00:03:19,332 give me 30 days to sell the land, 65 00:03:19,465 --> 00:03:20,700 we split the income, 66 00:03:20,833 --> 00:03:24,170 and you are guaranteed five dollars an acre. 67 00:03:24,304 --> 00:03:25,505 Minimum. 68 00:03:26,139 --> 00:03:27,139 No deal. 69 00:03:27,240 --> 00:03:28,474 No deal? 70 00:03:28,608 --> 00:03:30,510 But, Mr. Calhoun, 71 00:03:30,643 --> 00:03:33,947 five dollars an acre is a considerable sum. 72 00:03:34,080 --> 00:03:35,815 Precisely, sir, and as bond, 73 00:03:36,282 --> 00:03:38,051 $10,000 in cash. 74 00:03:40,453 --> 00:03:41,621 I said no. 75 00:03:42,789 --> 00:03:44,357 You said no? 76 00:03:44,490 --> 00:03:47,794 But that is a substantial sum of money. 77 00:03:48,494 --> 00:03:49,896 It's a prime deal, bucko. 78 00:03:50,029 --> 00:03:52,298 You get to keep the land alongside your right of way, 79 00:03:52,432 --> 00:03:54,000 I sell off what you don't need. 80 00:03:54,133 --> 00:03:57,470 We both make money, and you get your extension. 81 00:03:57,604 --> 00:03:58,738 That's right. 82 00:03:59,606 --> 00:04:00,740 Sign here. 83 00:04:01,774 --> 00:04:04,043 That's your collateral. That's right. 84 00:04:08,681 --> 00:04:10,116 (Amusing music playing) 85 00:04:38,177 --> 00:04:41,614 Dave, you know how many timbers you're going to need for this bridge? 86 00:04:41,748 --> 00:04:42,749 Yes, I know. 87 00:04:42,882 --> 00:04:44,150 I will need to use more men. 88 00:04:44,284 --> 00:04:45,785 But, we can afford it for once. 89 00:04:46,719 --> 00:04:48,187 Maybe. 90 00:04:48,321 --> 00:04:50,332 What do you mean maybe? I read the agreement. What's wrong with it? 91 00:04:50,356 --> 00:04:52,392 The name at the top of it: Prescott webb. 92 00:04:52,792 --> 00:04:53,826 Mr. Calhoun! 93 00:04:58,298 --> 00:04:59,499 What is wrong, little man? 94 00:04:59,632 --> 00:05:01,934 Boss, he's coming and you won't believe it. 95 00:05:02,068 --> 00:05:03,770 Believe what? Prescott webb. 96 00:05:04,370 --> 00:05:05,571 Now how do you know? 97 00:05:05,705 --> 00:05:07,573 Cause I've got a sudden empty feeling in my gut, 98 00:05:07,707 --> 00:05:09,008 a pocket has just been picked. 99 00:05:09,976 --> 00:05:11,544 (Man whooping) 100 00:05:13,546 --> 00:05:15,048 (Lively music playing) 101 00:05:31,998 --> 00:05:33,633 Hey, good morning, bucko. 102 00:05:34,600 --> 00:05:36,502 Ben: Bring a few friends for breakfast? 103 00:05:36,636 --> 00:05:38,638 Yeah. They're all prospective buyers. 104 00:05:38,771 --> 00:05:41,341 Oh, by the way, I'd like you to meet an acquaintance of mine, 105 00:05:41,474 --> 00:05:42,642 Mr. Brady. 106 00:05:44,243 --> 00:05:45,778 Preacher Brady, isn't it? 107 00:05:47,180 --> 00:05:48,414 Mmm hmm. 108 00:05:48,548 --> 00:05:50,717 Thought they hung you back in the Oklahoma territory. 109 00:05:52,352 --> 00:05:54,420 Well, I strove with them, brother, 110 00:05:54,554 --> 00:05:56,889 and made them see their sinful error. 111 00:05:57,023 --> 00:05:59,792 And lo and behold, they repented. 112 00:06:01,027 --> 00:06:02,995 I'm Helen garth, Mr. Calhoun, 113 00:06:03,129 --> 00:06:05,031 and I want to thank you, all of you. 114 00:06:05,631 --> 00:06:06,632 You're welcome. 115 00:06:07,433 --> 00:06:08,701 For what? 116 00:06:08,835 --> 00:06:10,636 For agreeing with our land deal 117 00:06:10,770 --> 00:06:13,806 and giving me the opportunity of testing my finder. 118 00:06:14,340 --> 00:06:15,942 (Scattered chatter) 119 00:06:16,075 --> 00:06:17,443 And what does your finder find? 120 00:06:18,211 --> 00:06:21,080 Why, it finds gold, Mr. Calhoun. 121 00:06:21,214 --> 00:06:22,415 Gold! (All exclaiming) 122 00:06:22,548 --> 00:06:23,683 Is that a gold fishing? 123 00:06:25,051 --> 00:06:28,621 This is a scientific device for locating metallic ore 124 00:06:28,755 --> 00:06:30,757 including gold. 125 00:06:30,890 --> 00:06:32,425 Including suckers. 126 00:06:37,563 --> 00:06:39,298 Well, that's progress. 127 00:06:39,432 --> 00:06:40,666 Ben is naturally suspicious, 128 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:42,702 but you being a man of science, 129 00:06:42,835 --> 00:06:43,970 you understand, don't you? 130 00:06:44,670 --> 00:06:46,472 Ben: Ladies and gentlemen! 131 00:06:46,606 --> 00:06:50,009 You're all here to see gold discovered by magic. 132 00:06:50,143 --> 00:06:51,911 But I wouldn't bet on it. 133 00:06:52,044 --> 00:06:54,480 Are you saying there's a swindle, Mr. Calhoun? 134 00:06:54,614 --> 00:06:55,815 (Scattered chatter) 135 00:06:56,649 --> 00:06:58,785 I'm not a judge or a jury. 136 00:06:58,918 --> 00:07:01,954 But I'd sooner put my faith in leprechauns. 137 00:07:02,088 --> 00:07:04,857 However, they wanna demonstrate. 138 00:07:05,658 --> 00:07:07,326 We'll all watch. 139 00:07:07,460 --> 00:07:08,728 So, whenever you're ready, ma'am. 140 00:07:11,764 --> 00:07:13,266 Let me help you. Thank you. 141 00:07:13,399 --> 00:07:15,034 Much obliged to you, brother. 142 00:07:16,369 --> 00:07:17,770 (Indistinct chatter) 143 00:07:36,689 --> 00:07:37,957 There. 144 00:07:38,090 --> 00:07:40,693 Now, I'm quite ready, Mr. Calhoun, 145 00:07:40,827 --> 00:07:42,862 and so is my leprechaun. 146 00:07:42,995 --> 00:07:44,606 If you don't mind, I'd like to take a look at it. 147 00:07:44,630 --> 00:07:47,366 Hey! I do mind, brother. 148 00:07:47,500 --> 00:07:48,501 Mister. 149 00:07:49,569 --> 00:07:51,003 Your manners are not so good. 150 00:07:51,537 --> 00:07:52,939 Well, then. 151 00:07:53,072 --> 00:07:55,341 Are you about to teach me manners then, brother? 152 00:07:55,475 --> 00:07:56,809 Nils! Brady! 153 00:07:58,344 --> 00:07:59,679 All right, ladies and gentlemen, 154 00:07:59,812 --> 00:08:02,515 step up, you're about to see a miracle performed. 155 00:08:03,449 --> 00:08:04,584 Go ahead, dear. 156 00:08:07,753 --> 00:08:08,754 Look. 157 00:08:08,888 --> 00:08:09,888 (All exclaiming) 158 00:08:09,956 --> 00:08:10,957 (Rattling) 159 00:08:12,925 --> 00:08:13,926 (Indistinct chatter) 160 00:08:14,727 --> 00:08:16,395 All right. All right. 161 00:08:16,529 --> 00:08:17,663 Quiet. 162 00:08:17,797 --> 00:08:18,797 Dave. Hmm? 163 00:08:18,898 --> 00:08:19,966 Could it really work? 164 00:08:20,099 --> 00:08:21,801 No, it's just an electrical spark, barnabas. 165 00:08:22,869 --> 00:08:26,472 Now, I am about to place this nugget 166 00:08:26,606 --> 00:08:28,407 in this electric coil. 167 00:08:29,876 --> 00:08:32,778 The electricity will course through it, 168 00:08:32,912 --> 00:08:35,948 and then it will fuse with the gold under the ground, 169 00:08:36,082 --> 00:08:39,252 be drawn to, and discover it. 170 00:08:39,385 --> 00:08:40,786 (All clamoring) 171 00:08:43,956 --> 00:08:44,957 Man: Oh, look at that. 172 00:08:47,727 --> 00:08:48,728 Prescott: Watch it. 173 00:08:56,569 --> 00:08:57,770 (Speaking indistinctly) 174 00:09:07,213 --> 00:09:09,515 Boss, she's crossing back onto our right of way. 175 00:09:09,649 --> 00:09:11,183 It is bad? 176 00:09:11,317 --> 00:09:12,818 (All speaking indistinctly) 177 00:09:12,952 --> 00:09:14,120 It's leading us. 178 00:09:18,391 --> 00:09:19,391 (Crackling) 179 00:09:19,492 --> 00:09:20,927 (All exclaiming) It's reacting. 180 00:09:30,303 --> 00:09:32,204 (Shouting indistinctly) 181 00:09:33,072 --> 00:09:34,974 So there can be no question, you dig. 182 00:09:35,107 --> 00:09:37,810 Ben? Go ahead. 183 00:09:43,149 --> 00:09:44,216 Watch this. 184 00:09:44,350 --> 00:09:46,252 (All speaking indistinctly) 185 00:09:48,554 --> 00:09:49,555 Man: There it goes. 186 00:09:52,992 --> 00:09:54,126 Woman: Come on. 187 00:09:54,260 --> 00:09:55,261 Man 2: It must be there. 188 00:10:01,100 --> 00:10:02,735 Wait a minute. 189 00:10:02,868 --> 00:10:04,588 Prescott: Tarrant? I think I find something. 190 00:10:05,137 --> 00:10:06,138 Mr. Tarrant. 191 00:10:10,576 --> 00:10:11,611 Man 3: Is it gold? 192 00:10:11,744 --> 00:10:12,744 I think maybe. 193 00:10:12,812 --> 00:10:13,813 Is it gold? 194 00:10:15,247 --> 00:10:16,549 Is it gold? 195 00:10:17,183 --> 00:10:18,184 Is it gold? 196 00:10:21,721 --> 00:10:22,822 It is gold. 197 00:10:22,955 --> 00:10:23,956 (All cheering) 198 00:10:27,627 --> 00:10:29,595 Ben: Well, of course it works. 199 00:10:29,729 --> 00:10:31,569 Can't you people see when you're being swindled 200 00:10:31,697 --> 00:10:33,366 when it's laid right out under your noses? 201 00:10:33,499 --> 00:10:34,634 Uh, "swindled", brother? 202 00:10:34,767 --> 00:10:36,869 It was your own man that dug up the gold. 203 00:10:37,003 --> 00:10:38,004 (All agreeing) 204 00:10:39,238 --> 00:10:41,507 And more important, it was found on your land. 205 00:10:41,641 --> 00:10:43,075 On railroad property. 206 00:10:43,209 --> 00:10:44,210 (All agreeing) 207 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:49,315 I don't stand to benefit from this, but Ben Calhoun does. 208 00:10:50,116 --> 00:10:51,117 (All agreeing) 209 00:10:53,519 --> 00:10:56,255 He's the first man to benefit from the gold finder. 210 00:10:56,389 --> 00:10:57,823 (All agreeing) 211 00:10:57,957 --> 00:10:59,692 He may be the first, but not the last. 212 00:11:02,495 --> 00:11:04,797 Who knows how much gold there is under any of this land, 213 00:11:04,930 --> 00:11:05,998 or all of it? 214 00:11:07,166 --> 00:11:08,167 (All clamoring) 215 00:11:09,402 --> 00:11:10,403 Man 4: Let's go! 216 00:11:13,973 --> 00:11:15,741 You're gonna be a rich man, Ben. 217 00:11:20,613 --> 00:11:21,747 (Amusing music playing) 218 00:11:54,146 --> 00:11:55,581 Hey, there, little cowboy. 219 00:11:59,452 --> 00:12:00,753 Uh, excuse me, friend. 220 00:12:00,886 --> 00:12:02,221 Are you, uh, Brady? 221 00:12:02,354 --> 00:12:03,656 Yes, I am, brother. 222 00:12:03,789 --> 00:12:04,933 I understand your boss is gonna have 223 00:12:04,957 --> 00:12:06,058 another land auction today. 224 00:12:06,192 --> 00:12:09,128 Less than ten minutes, first come, first served. 225 00:12:09,261 --> 00:12:11,097 I'd like to make sure I'm served first. 226 00:12:11,230 --> 00:12:13,399 Uh, I'd be willing to make a bet of $200 227 00:12:13,532 --> 00:12:14,934 I get my choice of parcels. 228 00:12:16,368 --> 00:12:17,570 $200? 229 00:12:19,371 --> 00:12:21,040 $200? 230 00:12:21,173 --> 00:12:24,443 That, brother, is a considerable bribe. 231 00:12:24,577 --> 00:12:27,480 Are you crazy? Now, let's get one thing straight, brother, 232 00:12:27,613 --> 00:12:30,049 Mr. Webb runs an honest business. 233 00:12:30,182 --> 00:12:33,119 He sells land by auction to all comers. 234 00:12:33,252 --> 00:12:36,455 Why, I only wanted to... You only wanted to seduce me 235 00:12:36,589 --> 00:12:38,124 by the power of meaning! 236 00:12:38,257 --> 00:12:40,459 No, brother. No, brother. 237 00:12:40,593 --> 00:12:42,328 Your money is tainted. 238 00:12:45,197 --> 00:12:46,465 (Groans) (All laughing) 239 00:12:47,433 --> 00:12:50,002 And you ain't so clean your own self. 240 00:12:53,105 --> 00:12:54,106 (Bell dinging) 241 00:12:55,941 --> 00:12:58,144 Now, that auction is in ten minutes, folks. 242 00:12:58,277 --> 00:12:59,378 Ten more minutes. 243 00:13:04,350 --> 00:13:05,584 Go on in. 244 00:13:10,356 --> 00:13:12,525 Whoa, whoa, whoa. Mmm... 245 00:13:13,092 --> 00:13:14,960 Welcome in, stranger. 246 00:13:15,094 --> 00:13:17,663 You go in there, the first drink is on the house. 247 00:13:17,797 --> 00:13:19,932 Belly up to the bar. Auction in ten minutes. 248 00:13:20,065 --> 00:13:21,300 Thank you. Thank you. 249 00:13:22,034 --> 00:13:23,669 Please, Mr. Harris. 250 00:13:23,803 --> 00:13:26,272 Mrs. Harris, you will worry me down! 251 00:13:26,405 --> 00:13:27,907 Now, come on, look at them. 252 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:31,243 Men coming from every point of the compass just for the chance of gold. 253 00:13:31,377 --> 00:13:32,711 We have a farm. 254 00:13:32,845 --> 00:13:35,681 That's right. We have a farm with rocks and snakes and mud! 255 00:13:35,815 --> 00:13:37,583 My family deserves better. 256 00:13:37,716 --> 00:13:40,686 In Illinois, you said it'd be better on the frontier. That's right. 257 00:13:40,820 --> 00:13:43,956 In Arizona territory, you said it'd be better up north. 258 00:13:44,089 --> 00:13:46,458 We hardly settled in here, Mr. Harris. 259 00:13:46,592 --> 00:13:48,227 It's a growing country. 260 00:13:48,360 --> 00:13:50,462 We've gotta keep moving with the chances. 261 00:13:52,097 --> 00:13:53,399 Trust me, Mrs. Harris. 262 00:13:57,503 --> 00:14:00,005 Homer, go on and get yourself a drink, hear? 263 00:14:00,139 --> 00:14:01,307 Thank you. 264 00:14:10,482 --> 00:14:11,917 (Indistinct chatter) 265 00:14:12,051 --> 00:14:13,519 (Upbeat piano music playing) 266 00:14:48,520 --> 00:14:51,624 Come on, now. Hit him harder. You ain't two old ladies. 267 00:14:55,227 --> 00:14:57,396 Now, the auction's gonna start in two minutes. 268 00:14:57,529 --> 00:15:00,566 There ain't no hollering, praying nor fighting. 269 00:15:06,772 --> 00:15:09,108 All right. Let's get this fight over with. 270 00:15:09,675 --> 00:15:10,843 (People cheering) 271 00:15:10,976 --> 00:15:12,544 That auction's gonna start. 272 00:15:12,678 --> 00:15:16,015 Cash only. If you can't buy, don't bid. 273 00:15:17,116 --> 00:15:19,385 Mr. Webb, all up to you. 274 00:15:22,521 --> 00:15:24,156 Afternoon, gents. 275 00:15:24,290 --> 00:15:25,624 (All greeting) 276 00:15:27,293 --> 00:15:30,162 Now, we're gonna auction off 100 acres of prime land. 277 00:15:30,296 --> 00:15:31,730 Man: With gold in it? 278 00:15:31,864 --> 00:15:33,132 (All speaking indistinctly) 279 00:15:34,366 --> 00:15:35,734 No guarantees, friend. 280 00:15:35,868 --> 00:15:37,102 My business is selling dirt. 281 00:15:37,236 --> 00:15:39,038 What's under it is your affair. 282 00:15:39,171 --> 00:15:42,174 All right. First up is lot 263. 283 00:15:42,875 --> 00:15:43,909 What are my bids? 284 00:15:44,443 --> 00:15:45,577 500. 285 00:15:45,711 --> 00:15:48,480 500, 500. I've got 500. 286 00:15:48,981 --> 00:15:50,215 550. 287 00:15:50,349 --> 00:15:52,751 Up 50. Up 50. Do I hear six? 288 00:15:53,552 --> 00:15:54,553 600. 289 00:15:54,887 --> 00:15:55,887 600. 290 00:15:55,988 --> 00:15:57,323 How about 670? 291 00:15:59,692 --> 00:16:00,726 650? 292 00:16:00,859 --> 00:16:02,328 I'll wait for the next one. 293 00:16:02,461 --> 00:16:04,129 Going once at 600. 294 00:16:04,263 --> 00:16:05,397 Going twice. 295 00:16:06,265 --> 00:16:08,200 Sold to that gentleman for $600. 296 00:16:08,334 --> 00:16:09,334 (All cheering) 297 00:16:09,401 --> 00:16:10,436 Over here. 298 00:16:18,944 --> 00:16:20,779 Oh, Mr. Calhoun. 299 00:16:20,913 --> 00:16:22,281 Good afternoon. Good afternoon. 300 00:16:22,414 --> 00:16:24,717 Are you going in to buy some land? 301 00:16:24,850 --> 00:16:27,086 No. I might go in and watch the show. 302 00:16:27,219 --> 00:16:29,788 Honest men cheating themselves and all that sort of thing. 303 00:16:29,922 --> 00:16:31,123 Would you join me? 304 00:16:31,256 --> 00:16:33,759 No, thank you. I don't appreciate your sense of humor. 305 00:16:33,892 --> 00:16:34,927 I'm sorry. (Man groans) 306 00:16:38,297 --> 00:16:39,732 Maybe we ought to get out of range. 307 00:16:39,865 --> 00:16:41,033 (Chuckles) 308 00:16:41,667 --> 00:16:43,702 All right. Where? 309 00:16:43,836 --> 00:16:46,271 If you're not afraid of the enemy camp, we can use my car. 310 00:16:46,405 --> 00:16:48,507 For what? Coffee. 311 00:16:48,640 --> 00:16:51,276 Is that the famous Calhoun hospitality? 312 00:16:51,410 --> 00:16:53,812 Well, Brandy if you like, and conversation. 313 00:16:53,946 --> 00:16:56,782 Oh, that did it. You know how women love to talk. 314 00:17:00,085 --> 00:17:01,653 (Men speaking indistinctly) 315 00:17:04,490 --> 00:17:05,834 Man: Come on, get him. Let's go, come on. 316 00:17:05,858 --> 00:17:10,329 Going, going, gone. It's $750. 317 00:17:11,163 --> 00:17:13,198 (Indistinct chatter) 318 00:17:13,332 --> 00:17:17,269 All right. Now this next piece is in a beautiful location. 319 00:17:17,403 --> 00:17:20,339 Right near the boundary of the bts indeed. 320 00:17:20,472 --> 00:17:24,276 And that means Ben Calhoun's own land. 321 00:17:24,410 --> 00:17:25,878 Near where the gold was found? 322 00:17:26,011 --> 00:17:27,012 That's right, friend. 323 00:17:27,146 --> 00:17:28,847 Maybe you'd like to start the bidding. 324 00:17:29,415 --> 00:17:30,416 $500. 325 00:17:30,549 --> 00:17:32,851 500, 500, I've got 500. 326 00:17:32,985 --> 00:17:34,420 I've got 550. 327 00:17:34,887 --> 00:17:36,155 575. 328 00:17:37,122 --> 00:17:39,958 1,000. (All exclaiming) 329 00:17:42,027 --> 00:17:44,263 Oh, the price of land is going up. 330 00:17:44,396 --> 00:17:45,931 1,000. Going. 331 00:17:46,498 --> 00:17:47,599 Going. 332 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:49,601 1,500. I got part of it here, 333 00:17:49,735 --> 00:17:51,737 and I can give you the other when I sell my farm. 334 00:17:51,870 --> 00:17:53,205 Oh, I'm sorry, friend, 335 00:17:53,338 --> 00:17:55,207 but the rules say cash only. 336 00:17:55,340 --> 00:17:56,842 I'll have it in a few days. 337 00:17:57,910 --> 00:17:59,945 Give it to him, Mr. Webb. Give him a chance. 338 00:18:00,512 --> 00:18:01,513 (All agreeing) 339 00:18:03,348 --> 00:18:06,485 All right, friend, you just bought it for $1,500. 340 00:18:06,919 --> 00:18:08,954 (All cheering) 341 00:18:11,356 --> 00:18:12,624 $575. 342 00:18:12,758 --> 00:18:14,927 Good, my friend, you sign right there. 343 00:18:18,197 --> 00:18:20,199 You came here to talk. About what? 344 00:18:21,233 --> 00:18:23,802 I'm a scheming woman, Ben. 345 00:18:23,936 --> 00:18:29,174 And I think fighting is a waste, especially when we can negotiate. 346 00:18:29,308 --> 00:18:32,878 All right. Then let's get right to the point and be business-like. 347 00:18:33,479 --> 00:18:34,847 You are no innocent, Ben. 348 00:18:34,980 --> 00:18:39,017 And you need money, for a very good cause, I must admit. 349 00:18:39,151 --> 00:18:41,320 You want to build a railroad. 350 00:18:41,453 --> 00:18:44,323 Well, Prescott and I want to get rich. 351 00:18:44,456 --> 00:18:46,091 So, you see, if you cooperate, 352 00:18:46,225 --> 00:18:49,728 and just stop trying to make our would-be investors suspicious, 353 00:18:49,862 --> 00:18:52,164 well, then everybody would be happy. 354 00:18:52,297 --> 00:18:54,766 Even your would-be investors, huh? 355 00:18:55,601 --> 00:18:57,269 What about preacher Brady? 356 00:18:57,402 --> 00:19:00,472 Well, Prescott just thought we might need a strong right arm. 357 00:19:01,540 --> 00:19:04,209 Why? Does the preacher make you nervous? 358 00:19:04,877 --> 00:19:07,045 Yes, he does. Very much. 359 00:19:07,179 --> 00:19:10,082 He's a paid killer that enjoys his work. 360 00:19:10,215 --> 00:19:14,253 Now, webb's salted this ground out here with gold. 361 00:19:14,386 --> 00:19:15,530 When these men find out about it, 362 00:19:15,554 --> 00:19:16,889 they're gonna be very unhappy. 363 00:19:17,022 --> 00:19:19,391 And I don't want to see a bunch of innocent men get killed. 364 00:19:19,525 --> 00:19:22,327 Webb should know better than try to con me. 365 00:19:22,461 --> 00:19:26,198 No, I should know better than to try to con you. 366 00:19:26,331 --> 00:19:30,002 All we want to do is make our money and leave. 367 00:19:30,135 --> 00:19:32,371 There won't be any trouble unless you force it. 368 00:19:33,572 --> 00:19:34,940 By telling the truth? 369 00:19:35,073 --> 00:19:36,742 To those suckers? 370 00:19:36,875 --> 00:19:41,380 You ram the truth down their throats, Ben, and they won't blame anybody but you. 371 00:19:41,513 --> 00:19:43,615 Prescott has it all worked out. 372 00:19:43,749 --> 00:19:46,418 If there's any trouble, it'll hit you first. 373 00:19:46,552 --> 00:19:48,253 And it'll hit you hard. 374 00:19:52,224 --> 00:19:53,325 (Door closes) 375 00:19:53,825 --> 00:19:55,294 The lady left mad. 376 00:19:56,728 --> 00:19:58,997 But she left some interesting information behind her. 377 00:20:00,098 --> 00:20:01,567 They don't stay around too long. 378 00:20:01,700 --> 00:20:03,535 Well, that's good. 379 00:20:03,669 --> 00:20:06,004 Except that leaves us going to the bank trying to explain 380 00:20:06,138 --> 00:20:08,540 to a bunch of men why they couldn't find any gold. 381 00:20:09,107 --> 00:20:10,976 That's bad. 382 00:20:11,109 --> 00:20:14,213 So, I'd better go ask the man to stick around. 383 00:20:15,347 --> 00:20:17,349 And now claim 290. 384 00:20:17,482 --> 00:20:19,518 Here comes the gold witch. 385 00:20:19,651 --> 00:20:21,787 (All applauding) 386 00:20:21,920 --> 00:20:23,956 When are you going to look for gold again? 387 00:20:24,089 --> 00:20:25,657 Very soon. How soon? 388 00:20:25,791 --> 00:20:28,093 Well you see the gold finder's a very delicate instrument. 389 00:20:28,227 --> 00:20:30,162 It's to be tuned perfectly. 390 00:20:30,295 --> 00:20:33,232 And we're having a little mechanical difficulty. 391 00:20:33,365 --> 00:20:35,200 Ben: That's odd. 392 00:20:35,334 --> 00:20:39,538 You've got a machine that finds gold. Except it doesn't work. 393 00:20:39,671 --> 00:20:42,407 Well it's just being repaired and adjusted. 394 00:20:43,141 --> 00:20:44,610 All right. 395 00:20:44,743 --> 00:20:48,180 Then I suggest till you get it repaired and adjusted 396 00:20:48,313 --> 00:20:49,915 that we all wait. 397 00:20:50,048 --> 00:20:52,718 And let you hang onto the land, Calhoun? 398 00:20:52,851 --> 00:20:54,653 You're awfully anxious to keep it. 399 00:20:54,786 --> 00:20:57,489 That's true. If I don't sell off that acreage 400 00:20:57,623 --> 00:20:59,191 by the end of the week, 401 00:20:59,324 --> 00:21:02,427 the land reverts back to the bpsandd. 402 00:21:02,561 --> 00:21:04,730 And that means Ben Calhoun. 403 00:21:05,764 --> 00:21:08,133 (All clamoring) 404 00:21:09,534 --> 00:21:11,169 All right. 405 00:21:11,303 --> 00:21:14,239 Then we'll let Ms. Garth gouge for gold again. 406 00:21:15,374 --> 00:21:17,843 And if she finds it, I'll sell the same land 407 00:21:17,976 --> 00:21:19,611 to you at five dollars an acre. 408 00:21:20,379 --> 00:21:21,747 (All exclaiming) 409 00:21:26,618 --> 00:21:29,154 That's mighty generous. You know what he's doing. 410 00:21:29,288 --> 00:21:31,456 He's trying to convince you there's no gold 411 00:21:31,590 --> 00:21:32,591 under that land. 412 00:21:33,525 --> 00:21:35,427 I'll take your offer, bucko. 413 00:21:35,560 --> 00:21:39,331 And I'll convince you that there is gold under that land. 414 00:21:39,464 --> 00:21:42,768 And Ms. Garth will demonstrate the gold finder. 415 00:21:42,901 --> 00:21:47,339 Not next month, not next week, but tomorrow. 416 00:21:48,807 --> 00:21:50,475 (All cheering) 417 00:22:01,353 --> 00:22:03,822 Hey, everybody, listen, the gold finder. 418 00:22:03,955 --> 00:22:05,857 She's gonna work the gold finder. 419 00:22:05,991 --> 00:22:07,426 (All cheering) 420 00:22:10,429 --> 00:22:11,863 Man: Now we'll get rich. 421 00:22:13,131 --> 00:22:14,466 We'll all be rich. 422 00:22:23,575 --> 00:22:24,743 (All cheering) 423 00:22:24,876 --> 00:22:26,478 Man 2: The gold finder! 424 00:22:27,612 --> 00:22:30,716 All right, stand back. Give Ms. Garth some room. 425 00:22:32,050 --> 00:22:33,385 All right, my dear. 426 00:22:50,235 --> 00:22:52,037 (Suspenseful music playing) 427 00:22:56,108 --> 00:22:57,275 (Gunshot) 428 00:22:57,409 --> 00:22:58,977 (All gasping) 429 00:23:00,879 --> 00:23:03,749 That shot came from Calhoun's railroad car. 430 00:23:03,882 --> 00:23:08,720 He's trying to stop us, all of us, from finding the gold he knows is here. 431 00:23:11,723 --> 00:23:13,425 (All clamoring) 432 00:23:17,629 --> 00:23:19,431 (Indistinct chatter) 433 00:23:19,564 --> 00:23:21,533 Come on, let's go. 434 00:23:21,666 --> 00:23:24,569 No, wait, wait. Prescott, stop them, please. 435 00:23:27,672 --> 00:23:31,176 All right my friends, I don't blame you for being angry. 436 00:23:31,309 --> 00:23:32,978 You've got a right. 437 00:23:33,111 --> 00:23:34,746 As you once commented, Ben, 438 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:37,682 webb is a very dishonest man. 439 00:23:37,816 --> 00:23:40,819 Let's move back slowly. We don't want to get anybody hurt. 440 00:23:40,952 --> 00:23:42,752 I don't mean to hurt anybody but what about us? 441 00:23:43,155 --> 00:23:44,423 Especially us. 442 00:23:45,357 --> 00:23:46,658 Man: Get Calhoun! 443 00:24:20,492 --> 00:24:21,960 Let me go. Why, surely, ma'am. 444 00:24:22,093 --> 00:24:23,813 Prescott, they'll kill him. They'll kill him. 445 00:24:23,862 --> 00:24:24,902 Oh, don't worry about Ben. 446 00:24:24,930 --> 00:24:27,065 He's tough, he won't be killed. 447 00:24:27,199 --> 00:24:28,834 But he sure is going to be blamed. 448 00:24:46,585 --> 00:24:47,652 All right. 449 00:24:47,786 --> 00:24:49,020 Wait a minute. Hold it! 450 00:24:49,154 --> 00:24:50,422 That's enough! 451 00:24:56,728 --> 00:24:59,231 Why don't we give Calhoun another chance? 452 00:25:03,168 --> 00:25:04,870 Why you don't tell me, Ben? (Chuckles) 453 00:25:05,003 --> 00:25:06,638 I almost was not here in time. 454 00:25:07,739 --> 00:25:09,317 Yeah, that would have been a shame, wouldn't it? 455 00:25:09,341 --> 00:25:11,109 Yeah, that was good fight. 456 00:25:11,243 --> 00:25:12,811 Hey, little man? Yeah. 457 00:25:12,944 --> 00:25:14,246 Happy you enjoyed it, nils. 458 00:25:14,379 --> 00:25:15,947 I liked that very much. 459 00:25:19,184 --> 00:25:21,353 See? No damage to Calhoun. 460 00:25:22,787 --> 00:25:26,424 But that crowd out there is convinced there's gold under this land. 461 00:25:26,558 --> 00:25:29,127 (Chuckles) The price of real estate just went up. 462 00:25:29,528 --> 00:25:30,695 (Laughs) 463 00:25:55,220 --> 00:25:56,221 (Grunts) 464 00:26:06,631 --> 00:26:08,233 Dinner, Mr. Harris? 465 00:26:08,366 --> 00:26:09,501 Good. 466 00:26:10,669 --> 00:26:13,004 Mrs. Harris, I believe I'm getting closer. 467 00:26:13,471 --> 00:26:14,472 Yes. 468 00:26:17,008 --> 00:26:18,109 (Sighs) 469 00:26:20,779 --> 00:26:21,947 Mr. Harris, 470 00:26:23,014 --> 00:26:26,017 we still owe $925 on this claim. 471 00:26:27,152 --> 00:26:28,453 Mrs. Harris, you gotta realize, 472 00:26:28,587 --> 00:26:29,788 a farm is hard to sell. 473 00:26:29,921 --> 00:26:31,890 Everybody has got gold fever. 474 00:26:32,023 --> 00:26:33,658 But where will we get the money? 475 00:26:34,426 --> 00:26:36,394 Here. Right here. 476 00:26:38,163 --> 00:26:39,631 Mr. Harris, 477 00:26:39,764 --> 00:26:41,299 what if Mr. Calhoun is right? 478 00:26:41,433 --> 00:26:43,401 What if there isn't any gold? 479 00:26:43,535 --> 00:26:45,971 Mr. Calhoun wants the gold for himself. 480 00:26:46,104 --> 00:26:47,539 The man is a thief! 481 00:26:48,940 --> 00:26:51,209 Am I a thief, Mr. Harris? 482 00:26:51,343 --> 00:26:53,378 We didn't mean anything personal, Mr. Calhoun. 483 00:26:53,511 --> 00:26:54,546 You stay out of this! 484 00:26:56,514 --> 00:26:58,016 I'm not backing down. 485 00:26:58,149 --> 00:27:00,418 I don't expect you to. 486 00:27:00,552 --> 00:27:03,221 I know what you think of me and my railroad at this point. 487 00:27:04,255 --> 00:27:05,657 But I just want you to know, 488 00:27:05,790 --> 00:27:07,790 if you get to the bottom there and there is no gold, 489 00:27:08,159 --> 00:27:09,260 maybe we can help. 490 00:27:09,761 --> 00:27:10,862 Thank you. 491 00:27:11,763 --> 00:27:13,164 We don't need your help. 492 00:27:13,865 --> 00:27:15,200 I hope not. 493 00:27:29,648 --> 00:27:30,815 (Digging) 494 00:27:35,587 --> 00:27:36,721 (Softly) Thank you. 495 00:27:39,157 --> 00:27:41,326 (Upbeat piano music playing) 496 00:27:48,066 --> 00:27:49,467 (Indistinct chatter) 497 00:28:05,517 --> 00:28:06,685 Good enough. 498 00:28:09,120 --> 00:28:10,789 Seat open on table number two. 499 00:28:14,292 --> 00:28:15,727 (Music resumes) 500 00:28:28,506 --> 00:28:30,175 Could you give me a glass of milk, please? 501 00:28:31,409 --> 00:28:32,577 Get out of my way! 502 00:28:32,711 --> 00:28:33,712 (Groans) 503 00:28:34,679 --> 00:28:35,680 (Clattering) 504 00:28:39,317 --> 00:28:40,719 Please. Huh? 505 00:28:43,154 --> 00:28:44,422 I'm Ben Calhoun. 506 00:28:44,556 --> 00:28:46,691 I know, but Mr. Webb doesn't want to see anyone. 507 00:28:46,825 --> 00:28:49,060 Tell him I'm here. I don't think he wants to know. 508 00:28:49,861 --> 00:28:50,862 (Groans) 509 00:28:54,165 --> 00:28:55,467 Now, we'll both go inside. 510 00:29:00,438 --> 00:29:03,108 Well, I didn't hear you announce Mr. Calhoun. 511 00:29:04,209 --> 00:29:06,478 (Groaning) Well, he... He sneaked up on me. 512 00:29:06,611 --> 00:29:07,812 What about Mars? 513 00:29:08,646 --> 00:29:09,881 That big Swede got him. 514 00:29:10,014 --> 00:29:11,616 Well, we all make mistakes. 515 00:29:15,520 --> 00:29:18,890 Yeah. We won't make the same mistake again, will we, brother? 516 00:29:23,294 --> 00:29:25,530 Prescott: Well, Ben, how about a drink, a cigar? 517 00:29:26,131 --> 00:29:27,398 Helen, let's be hospitable. 518 00:29:27,532 --> 00:29:28,767 Let's not. 519 00:29:29,734 --> 00:29:30,835 What is it, Ben? 520 00:29:31,436 --> 00:29:32,837 It's Sunday. 521 00:29:32,971 --> 00:29:35,807 I figured that our deal will be canceled by tomorrow, 522 00:29:35,940 --> 00:29:37,041 Monday. 523 00:29:37,175 --> 00:29:38,343 What are you talking about? 524 00:29:38,476 --> 00:29:40,178 I have another week before it expires. 525 00:29:40,311 --> 00:29:42,947 Yeah, but I thought you might agree to call it off. 526 00:29:43,081 --> 00:29:44,081 For what reason? 527 00:29:44,182 --> 00:29:45,483 Staying alive is a good one. 528 00:29:46,317 --> 00:29:47,619 Well, now... 529 00:29:48,486 --> 00:29:49,988 Is that a threat, brother? 530 00:29:50,121 --> 00:29:52,223 (Scoffs) Yes, it is. 531 00:29:52,357 --> 00:29:53,825 Prescott: Uh, come, come. 532 00:29:53,958 --> 00:29:56,094 Bucko, we had a battle of wits, and you lost. 533 00:29:56,227 --> 00:29:57,796 Why don't you accept it? 534 00:29:57,929 --> 00:30:01,065 Just as you've accepted your share of the money we've made. 535 00:30:01,199 --> 00:30:03,234 My half of the money is at the bank in scalplock, 536 00:30:03,368 --> 00:30:05,069 and not one penny of it's been touched. 537 00:30:06,905 --> 00:30:08,473 Why? 538 00:30:08,606 --> 00:30:12,143 To try and provide a safety net for these customers of yours 539 00:30:12,277 --> 00:30:14,946 when the three of you run out. 540 00:30:15,079 --> 00:30:18,983 Ben, I'm not leaving until I sell off every acre of this land, 541 00:30:19,117 --> 00:30:21,085 and there's no legal way for you to make me. 542 00:30:22,987 --> 00:30:24,589 (Scoffs) "No legal way"? 543 00:30:24,722 --> 00:30:26,191 Law out here is a little sketchy. 544 00:30:27,058 --> 00:30:29,093 You mean guns? 545 00:30:29,227 --> 00:30:31,996 Usually starts with guns and always winds up in a graveyard. 546 00:30:32,564 --> 00:30:33,598 Barnabas! 547 00:30:34,799 --> 00:30:35,900 Barnabas: Now, boss? 548 00:30:40,238 --> 00:30:41,739 Now... 549 00:30:41,873 --> 00:30:42,874 (Sputters) Hold on, boy. 550 00:30:43,007 --> 00:30:44,442 Watch what you do with that thing. 551 00:30:44,576 --> 00:30:45,977 Oh, I will, Mr. Brady. 552 00:30:46,110 --> 00:30:49,247 But I'm pretty grim. I just point and shoot. 553 00:30:49,380 --> 00:30:50,882 And right now, I'm pointing at you. 554 00:30:51,449 --> 00:30:52,483 Mmm-hmm. 555 00:30:53,284 --> 00:30:54,285 Big fella. 556 00:30:58,323 --> 00:31:00,191 I brought this with me, Ben. 557 00:31:00,325 --> 00:31:02,660 That bartender out there is a little bit nervous. 558 00:31:03,394 --> 00:31:04,829 That belongs to Mr. Webb. 559 00:31:04,963 --> 00:31:06,531 We don't want to steal his property, 560 00:31:06,664 --> 00:31:07,832 so give it back to him. 561 00:31:08,666 --> 00:31:09,868 If you say so. 562 00:31:23,014 --> 00:31:24,694 You have the rest of the afternoon to pack. 563 00:31:24,782 --> 00:31:26,618 And no more land sales. 564 00:31:26,751 --> 00:31:28,786 Or I'll be around here to see you again tomorrow. 565 00:31:29,854 --> 00:31:30,922 Barnabas. 566 00:31:45,970 --> 00:31:48,373 I can get a dozen men here by tomorrow. 567 00:31:48,506 --> 00:31:49,774 Don't be stupid. 568 00:31:49,908 --> 00:31:52,977 I learned a long time ago not to tangle with Ben Calhoun. 569 00:31:54,579 --> 00:31:56,481 You know, I misjudged that guy. 570 00:31:56,614 --> 00:31:58,416 He has a weakness for honesty. 571 00:31:59,851 --> 00:32:01,252 Oh, well... 572 00:32:01,386 --> 00:32:03,688 What are you doing? Packing. 573 00:32:03,821 --> 00:32:06,291 Packing and leaving a fortune here? 574 00:32:06,424 --> 00:32:09,160 Oh, no, we're gonna take a fortune with us. 575 00:32:09,294 --> 00:32:12,330 Brady: Webb, I'll go along with you for now. 576 00:32:13,131 --> 00:32:14,332 I'll go get the horses. 577 00:32:14,465 --> 00:32:15,600 You do that. 578 00:32:19,437 --> 00:32:21,339 I'll be ready in an hour. 579 00:32:24,809 --> 00:32:26,811 You're just as happy, aren't you, Helen? 580 00:32:27,679 --> 00:32:29,414 (Exhales) Yes, I am. 581 00:32:30,581 --> 00:32:32,617 This started out as a simple con, Prescott, 582 00:32:32,750 --> 00:32:33,851 and now, 583 00:32:34,786 --> 00:32:37,555 all those sorry little people, I... 584 00:32:37,689 --> 00:32:40,491 Don't tell me Calhoun's infected you with his honesty. 585 00:32:41,259 --> 00:32:42,727 You wanna give back your share? 586 00:32:43,561 --> 00:32:44,896 No, I... 587 00:32:46,698 --> 00:32:49,033 I guess I have a natural immunity. 588 00:32:49,167 --> 00:32:51,035 (Laughs) Smart girl. 589 00:32:52,971 --> 00:32:53,972 Sure. 590 00:32:55,707 --> 00:32:56,707 (Sighs) 591 00:32:56,774 --> 00:32:58,509 They just cheated you, Mr. Harris. 592 00:32:58,643 --> 00:33:01,012 Mrs. Harris, you don't know that for sure! 593 00:33:01,145 --> 00:33:03,181 You dug twice as deep as where they found the gold, 594 00:33:03,314 --> 00:33:05,149 and you found nothing. 595 00:33:05,283 --> 00:33:08,052 All our money, you just threw away all our money. 596 00:33:08,186 --> 00:33:09,821 (Carriage approaching) 597 00:33:17,929 --> 00:33:19,039 Mr. Harris: Good day, Mr. Webb. 598 00:33:19,063 --> 00:33:20,865 Hey, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Harris. 599 00:33:20,999 --> 00:33:22,033 Fine day. 600 00:33:22,767 --> 00:33:23,901 Is it, Mr. Webb? 601 00:33:24,335 --> 00:33:25,570 Fine day for who? 602 00:33:26,371 --> 00:33:28,272 Oh, you haven't found anything. 603 00:33:28,406 --> 00:33:29,841 Well, there's always hope. 604 00:33:29,974 --> 00:33:31,542 (Sighs) Not for us. Not anymore. 605 00:33:32,443 --> 00:33:34,212 You're not giving up, are you? 606 00:33:34,345 --> 00:33:35,480 I don't know. 607 00:33:35,613 --> 00:33:37,215 I've dug it all up! 608 00:33:37,348 --> 00:33:39,050 Haven't found a trace of anything. 609 00:33:40,051 --> 00:33:41,719 We gotta eat! 610 00:33:41,853 --> 00:33:44,589 And so do we all, brother. 611 00:33:44,722 --> 00:33:48,960 You owe the frontier land company $925. 612 00:33:49,093 --> 00:33:50,933 But we're leaving, you could have the land back. 613 00:33:52,697 --> 00:33:54,165 That wasn't the agreement, Harris. 614 00:33:54,298 --> 00:33:55,698 Oh, come on, Brady, let's forget it. 615 00:33:55,800 --> 00:33:57,001 Call it square. 616 00:33:57,135 --> 00:33:59,604 Forget what? That's almost $1,000, webb. 617 00:33:59,737 --> 00:34:01,873 Prescott: Brady, I said forget it! 618 00:34:02,006 --> 00:34:03,975 That's mighty decent of you, brother. 619 00:34:05,910 --> 00:34:08,046 Homer, are you mocking at me? 620 00:34:08,179 --> 00:34:09,547 (Mrs. Harris screams) 621 00:34:13,618 --> 00:34:14,685 Prescott: Brady! 622 00:34:14,819 --> 00:34:15,920 (Gunshot) 623 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:17,055 (Gasping) 624 00:34:33,805 --> 00:34:35,073 Helen, you coming? 625 00:34:36,741 --> 00:34:37,742 No. 626 00:34:38,676 --> 00:34:39,710 (Urges horse) 627 00:34:43,981 --> 00:34:44,982 (Sobbing) 628 00:35:01,699 --> 00:35:03,201 (Voice breaking) Gold. 629 00:35:03,334 --> 00:35:05,636 He dreamed of finding gold. 630 00:35:30,661 --> 00:35:33,164 Well, I've notified every law man from here to California. 631 00:35:35,099 --> 00:35:37,335 Well, there's not much chance in getting them. 632 00:35:38,402 --> 00:35:39,642 Well, they've got a head start, 633 00:35:39,670 --> 00:35:41,472 and Brady's certainly been chased before. 634 00:35:43,107 --> 00:35:46,310 Prescott webb could teach an eel about being slippery. 635 00:35:46,811 --> 00:35:47,812 How's Mrs. Harris? 636 00:35:48,546 --> 00:35:50,148 Numb. 637 00:35:50,281 --> 00:35:52,159 She's got a sister that lives over at doan's crossing. 638 00:35:52,183 --> 00:35:53,351 I've sent for her. 639 00:35:54,152 --> 00:35:55,386 Whatever good that'll do. 640 00:35:57,155 --> 00:35:59,557 Prescott said you were a con man. 641 00:36:01,425 --> 00:36:03,394 I've turned a trick or two in my day. 642 00:36:03,528 --> 00:36:06,097 But it's always been against sharpies, 643 00:36:06,230 --> 00:36:07,532 not against innocent people. 644 00:36:07,999 --> 00:36:09,300 Oh, yes. 645 00:36:09,433 --> 00:36:12,069 Yes. I know how you got this railroad in the first place. 646 00:36:12,803 --> 00:36:13,804 And now the question is, 647 00:36:13,938 --> 00:36:15,773 how are you going to keep it? 648 00:36:15,907 --> 00:36:17,508 They'll blame you, you know. 649 00:36:17,642 --> 00:36:19,143 I'm sure of it. 650 00:36:19,277 --> 00:36:21,712 Probably a mob forming over in goldstrike right now. 651 00:36:21,979 --> 00:36:23,314 Hmm. 652 00:36:23,447 --> 00:36:24,916 What are you gonna do? 653 00:36:26,751 --> 00:36:28,786 Take a page out of Prescott webb's book. 654 00:36:29,887 --> 00:36:31,389 Do a little salting on my own. 655 00:36:34,325 --> 00:36:36,694 (Train whistle blares) 656 00:36:48,039 --> 00:36:50,208 So, you're not going to tell me your plan? 657 00:36:51,042 --> 00:36:52,810 I don't think I will. 658 00:36:52,944 --> 00:36:55,746 Look, I've already given back my share of the money. 659 00:36:55,880 --> 00:36:57,348 Here I am, riding into the middle 660 00:36:57,481 --> 00:37:00,985 of a potential lynch mob with you. What more do you want? 661 00:37:01,118 --> 00:37:02,320 For you not to ask questions. 662 00:37:03,988 --> 00:37:05,323 All right. 663 00:37:05,456 --> 00:37:07,091 Don't trust me. 664 00:37:07,225 --> 00:37:09,994 You know, I think I like you when you're suspicious. 665 00:37:14,899 --> 00:37:15,900 On second thought... 666 00:37:25,943 --> 00:37:27,211 (Indistinct chatter) 667 00:37:27,345 --> 00:37:29,180 (Train whistle blowing) 668 00:37:33,618 --> 00:37:35,353 (People shouting) 669 00:37:41,359 --> 00:37:43,294 (All clamoring) 670 00:37:50,434 --> 00:37:52,834 Now, you can all watch this lady put a bullet through my head, 671 00:37:52,870 --> 00:37:54,538 or you can hear what I have to say. 672 00:37:54,672 --> 00:37:56,574 (Overlapping conversations) 673 00:37:56,707 --> 00:37:57,707 That's right. 674 00:37:57,808 --> 00:38:00,177 Anyone interested in finding gold? 675 00:38:00,311 --> 00:38:01,712 What's this all about? 676 00:38:01,846 --> 00:38:03,881 I'll make it simple for you. 677 00:38:04,015 --> 00:38:06,284 Now, you've all bought land from the bpsandd. 678 00:38:06,917 --> 00:38:08,319 Yeah, worthless land. 679 00:38:08,452 --> 00:38:09,487 (All agreeing) 680 00:38:09,620 --> 00:38:10,921 All our money. 681 00:38:11,055 --> 00:38:12,690 Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. 682 00:38:12,823 --> 00:38:14,725 You're trying to tell us there is gold? 683 00:38:15,192 --> 00:38:16,427 I say string him up. 684 00:38:16,560 --> 00:38:17,962 (All shouting indistinctly) 685 00:38:22,900 --> 00:38:24,869 Now hold a gun on me, friend, 686 00:38:25,002 --> 00:38:26,437 but at least hear me out. 687 00:38:26,570 --> 00:38:30,808 All right, Calhoun. But you'd better be very convincing. 688 00:38:30,941 --> 00:38:32,610 (All agreeing) 689 00:38:32,743 --> 00:38:35,903 First, I wanna tell you that I've got all of your money in the bank at scalplock. 690 00:38:36,414 --> 00:38:38,082 And we're ready to buy back your claims. 691 00:38:38,716 --> 00:38:40,184 What about webb? 692 00:38:40,318 --> 00:38:42,386 You bought the land from the bpsandd, 693 00:38:42,520 --> 00:38:44,455 the bpsandd will buy it back. 694 00:38:44,588 --> 00:38:46,390 If you're sure you want to sell it. 695 00:38:46,524 --> 00:38:48,492 (All speaking indistinctly) 696 00:38:48,626 --> 00:38:49,927 I say "if"... 697 00:38:50,061 --> 00:38:52,596 I say "if" for a very good reason. 698 00:38:52,730 --> 00:38:55,499 And that reason stands beside me in the person of miss garth, 699 00:38:55,633 --> 00:38:57,568 whom you people have named the gold witch. 700 00:38:57,702 --> 00:38:59,070 (All speaking indistinctly) 701 00:38:59,203 --> 00:39:00,338 She cheated us, too. 702 00:39:00,471 --> 00:39:01,706 Now, wait a minute. 703 00:39:02,006 --> 00:39:03,541 Did I? 704 00:39:03,674 --> 00:39:05,886 Or was it just because you were so sure there wasn't any gold, 705 00:39:05,910 --> 00:39:07,390 you didn't even bother to look for it. 706 00:39:08,779 --> 00:39:09,947 Well, if there is gold, 707 00:39:10,081 --> 00:39:11,649 why did webb and Brady run out? 708 00:39:12,216 --> 00:39:13,818 (All agreeing) 709 00:39:13,951 --> 00:39:15,553 Because Brady killed a man. 710 00:39:15,686 --> 00:39:17,888 And the reason he killed him was gold! 711 00:39:18,022 --> 00:39:19,890 I found gold right over there. 712 00:39:20,024 --> 00:39:21,459 Nobody else did. 713 00:39:21,592 --> 00:39:22,693 (All agreeing) 714 00:39:23,728 --> 00:39:24,729 Oh, yes. 715 00:39:24,862 --> 00:39:26,097 Somebody else did. 716 00:39:26,497 --> 00:39:27,598 Harris found it. 717 00:39:27,732 --> 00:39:29,233 That's why they wanted his claim back. 718 00:39:29,367 --> 00:39:30,735 And that's why they killed him. 719 00:39:31,302 --> 00:39:32,536 That's a lie. 720 00:39:32,670 --> 00:39:34,605 That's a lie, boys! 721 00:39:34,739 --> 00:39:36,807 And I challenge you to prove it, Calhoun, 722 00:39:36,941 --> 00:39:38,142 or else get strung up! 723 00:39:38,275 --> 00:39:39,710 (All agreeing) 724 00:39:42,079 --> 00:39:43,681 You boys have got me in a corner. 725 00:39:44,915 --> 00:39:46,684 So I've got to play my hand out. 726 00:39:47,952 --> 00:39:49,286 All right. 727 00:39:49,420 --> 00:39:50,588 You follow me. 728 00:39:50,721 --> 00:39:52,723 (Scattered chatter) 729 00:40:10,541 --> 00:40:11,909 All right, Calhoun. 730 00:40:12,042 --> 00:40:13,110 Dig! 731 00:40:14,111 --> 00:40:15,980 Now, remember. 732 00:40:16,113 --> 00:40:19,316 I don't know exactly where it was that Harris found his gold. 733 00:40:20,851 --> 00:40:22,486 That's downright sad. 734 00:40:29,593 --> 00:40:30,861 Man: There's no gold. 735 00:40:30,995 --> 00:40:33,130 All right, hold it up. The whole thing's a bluff! 736 00:40:36,233 --> 00:40:37,935 (All speaking indistinctly) 737 00:40:39,837 --> 00:40:40,971 Now, wait! 738 00:40:41,105 --> 00:40:42,373 Wait. Wait a minute. 739 00:40:42,506 --> 00:40:44,542 Wait a minute. Give him a chance! 740 00:40:57,288 --> 00:40:59,056 (All murmuring) 741 00:41:08,999 --> 00:41:10,534 Look! 742 00:41:10,668 --> 00:41:12,870 By the lord. That is gold. 743 00:41:13,003 --> 00:41:14,138 It is gold! 744 00:41:14,738 --> 00:41:16,106 (All clamoring) 745 00:41:21,212 --> 00:41:22,513 Hold it up. Hold it up. 746 00:41:24,415 --> 00:41:25,850 I'm sorry, Mr. Calhoun. 747 00:41:26,317 --> 00:41:27,518 I'm truly sorry. 748 00:41:28,118 --> 00:41:29,118 Man: Calhoun! 749 00:41:29,186 --> 00:41:31,922 (All chanting) Calhoun! Calhoun! 750 00:41:36,927 --> 00:41:38,629 (All cheering) 751 00:42:03,220 --> 00:42:05,890 Ben: A brilliant performance, and worth every penny of it. 752 00:42:06,023 --> 00:42:10,494 Three hundred, 350, 400, 450, 500. 753 00:42:11,195 --> 00:42:12,363 Thank you, Mr. Trundle. 754 00:42:12,496 --> 00:42:13,731 Thank you. 755 00:42:14,765 --> 00:42:15,900 Say, uh... 756 00:42:17,301 --> 00:42:21,038 You don't think there could be gold on that property, do you? 757 00:42:21,171 --> 00:42:23,140 Well, if you'd like to buy a claim... 758 00:42:25,409 --> 00:42:26,409 No. 759 00:42:26,477 --> 00:42:27,545 (Chuckles) 760 00:42:31,382 --> 00:42:34,518 You are a very dishonest man. 761 00:42:36,086 --> 00:42:39,089 Well, when you set a trap to catch a thief, 762 00:42:39,223 --> 00:42:41,892 the best bait to use is a big fat lie. 763 00:42:44,161 --> 00:42:46,664 Gold. All over the place. 764 00:42:46,797 --> 00:42:49,199 It's a fact. Otherwise, Ben would have gotten lynched. 765 00:42:49,333 --> 00:42:51,201 It's really something to see, fellas. 766 00:42:51,735 --> 00:42:53,170 Many tons of it. 767 00:42:53,304 --> 00:42:55,873 They say it is biggest gold strike in whole territory. 768 00:42:56,006 --> 00:42:57,942 (All exclaiming) 769 00:42:58,075 --> 00:42:59,476 Yeah, it is good, huh? 770 00:42:59,877 --> 00:43:00,978 Tons of it! 771 00:43:02,413 --> 00:43:06,317 And I'm having a necklace made out of the raw nuggets. 772 00:43:06,450 --> 00:43:08,319 It'll be the rage in Europe! 773 00:43:09,520 --> 00:43:11,855 (Sighs loudly) Europe. 774 00:43:11,989 --> 00:43:15,926 You know, I think I'm going to need about four ball gowns. 775 00:43:16,060 --> 00:43:19,630 And since the gold strike, we anticipate a 100% rise in business. 776 00:43:20,531 --> 00:43:22,433 Please confirm rail shipment. 777 00:43:22,566 --> 00:43:25,869 Benjamin p. Calhoun, the president and owner of the bpsandd, 778 00:43:26,003 --> 00:43:28,906 has said this is possibly the most important strike in the territory. 779 00:43:48,258 --> 00:43:50,227 Now, I'm telling you again. 780 00:43:50,361 --> 00:43:51,929 It's right here in this newspaper. 781 00:43:52,062 --> 00:43:53,430 It's a fake. 782 00:43:53,564 --> 00:43:55,432 "A mountain of gold." 783 00:43:55,566 --> 00:43:56,767 Can't be. 784 00:43:56,900 --> 00:43:58,369 To be sure. 785 00:43:58,502 --> 00:44:00,437 And our correspondent learned 786 00:44:00,571 --> 00:44:02,439 that with its newfound wealth 787 00:44:02,573 --> 00:44:06,710 the bpsandd is planning another locomotive, new trackage. 788 00:44:07,711 --> 00:44:09,151 You ever hear of a locomotive foundry 789 00:44:09,213 --> 00:44:11,448 accepting lies for pay, brother? 790 00:44:14,318 --> 00:44:15,753 "A mountain of gold." 791 00:44:17,421 --> 00:44:19,490 I still have the rights to 4,000 acres. 792 00:44:19,623 --> 00:44:21,392 Hmm. Except for one little old thing. 793 00:44:21,525 --> 00:44:22,626 The law. 794 00:44:22,760 --> 00:44:25,229 (Chuckles) Yeah. The little guy you killed. 795 00:44:25,996 --> 00:44:27,531 I forgot about him. 796 00:44:28,499 --> 00:44:31,368 Otherwise, I could be sharing in millions. 797 00:44:39,443 --> 00:44:41,045 Come in, bucko. 798 00:44:41,178 --> 00:44:42,846 Now, however did you know that? 799 00:44:43,480 --> 00:44:45,349 I can smell the greed. 800 00:44:45,482 --> 00:44:47,751 Oh, now let's not be hasty. 801 00:44:47,885 --> 00:44:50,554 I admit I left in a bit of a rush, but I came back. 802 00:44:51,188 --> 00:44:52,189 To stand trial. 803 00:44:53,424 --> 00:44:55,359 Brady killed that poor soul. 804 00:44:56,527 --> 00:44:57,761 Matter of fact, my conscience 805 00:44:57,895 --> 00:44:59,095 has been bothering me so much, 806 00:44:59,196 --> 00:45:00,531 I brought back the money 807 00:45:00,664 --> 00:45:03,167 and I intend to give the widow a handsome sum. 808 00:45:03,300 --> 00:45:06,437 Please, Prescott, I'm sick of that tune. 809 00:45:06,570 --> 00:45:08,605 I wanna apologize to you too, Helen. 810 00:45:08,739 --> 00:45:09,739 You were right. 811 00:45:09,840 --> 00:45:11,108 Right about what? 812 00:45:11,575 --> 00:45:12,576 Honesty. 813 00:45:14,078 --> 00:45:16,146 You know, every once in a thousand times, 814 00:45:16,280 --> 00:45:17,815 honesty is the best policy, 815 00:45:18,949 --> 00:45:20,684 and you happened to hit the thousandth time. 816 00:45:21,151 --> 00:45:22,219 Congratulations. 817 00:45:22,720 --> 00:45:23,720 Thank you. 818 00:45:25,189 --> 00:45:27,825 Well, now that we're all friends again... 819 00:45:27,958 --> 00:45:29,893 You were still part of a killing. 820 00:45:30,027 --> 00:45:31,595 Prescott: An involuntary part. 821 00:45:32,663 --> 00:45:35,099 You know, I have a great respect for the law. 822 00:45:36,133 --> 00:45:37,501 So, I'm gonna turn Brady in. 823 00:45:38,802 --> 00:45:40,637 Where's Brady now? 824 00:45:40,771 --> 00:45:43,574 Well, I wouldn't know exactly, but he should be here shortly. 825 00:45:44,308 --> 00:45:45,776 You see, while he was sleeping, 826 00:45:45,909 --> 00:45:47,945 I took his share of the money and brought it here. 827 00:45:50,347 --> 00:45:52,716 Eh, is that the gold from the Harris claim? 828 00:45:53,183 --> 00:45:54,218 Ben: That's it. 829 00:45:59,556 --> 00:46:01,759 You're a mighty fast talker, partner, 830 00:46:02,926 --> 00:46:04,261 but a slow horseman, 831 00:46:05,262 --> 00:46:06,797 and I'm gonna take care of you, 832 00:46:07,664 --> 00:46:08,766 and the money. 833 00:46:10,267 --> 00:46:11,468 Hand me that bag. 834 00:46:14,538 --> 00:46:16,907 Say, do you wanna accompany me? 835 00:46:17,040 --> 00:46:19,877 Just to keep you from any kind of foolishness. 836 00:46:24,448 --> 00:46:27,217 Now, hand me that bag. 837 00:46:29,286 --> 00:46:31,622 Foolishness is the right word for it, Brady. 838 00:46:31,755 --> 00:46:33,395 Why don't you take a look at your fortune? 839 00:46:33,490 --> 00:46:36,460 You don't really think Prescott would risk real money? 840 00:46:36,593 --> 00:46:38,428 Take a look, it's counterfeit. 841 00:46:38,562 --> 00:46:39,863 (Laughing) 842 00:46:41,932 --> 00:46:43,233 What are you talking about? 843 00:46:43,734 --> 00:46:44,835 Hand me that bag. 844 00:46:49,139 --> 00:46:50,841 Hand me that bag! 845 00:46:52,543 --> 00:46:54,945 (Tense music playing) 846 00:47:06,657 --> 00:47:08,058 Took a considerable risk. 847 00:47:09,760 --> 00:47:12,095 I always pay my debts in full. 848 00:47:12,896 --> 00:47:14,698 Now that we're square, 849 00:47:14,832 --> 00:47:16,200 I guess we can say goodbye. 850 00:47:17,367 --> 00:47:19,136 You're just a little too honest. 851 00:47:20,704 --> 00:47:21,772 I'm sorry. 852 00:47:22,239 --> 00:47:23,239 So am I. 853 00:47:24,208 --> 00:47:25,843 Good bye. Good bye. 854 00:47:30,080 --> 00:47:31,148 Thank you, bucko. 855 00:47:31,281 --> 00:47:32,749 Oh, think nothing of it. 856 00:47:34,651 --> 00:47:35,719 Hey! 857 00:47:36,720 --> 00:47:37,955 You think there's a reward? 858 00:47:44,728 --> 00:47:47,397 Alfred spinner. Claim number 315. 859 00:47:47,865 --> 00:47:48,865 Six hundred. 860 00:47:48,932 --> 00:47:50,868 (All cheering) 861 00:47:51,001 --> 00:47:52,035 Six hundred dollars. 862 00:47:52,169 --> 00:47:54,705 (Indistinct chatter) 863 00:47:56,106 --> 00:47:59,710 Cecil sturdivan. Claim number 289. 864 00:47:59,843 --> 00:48:01,144 Five hundred and fifty. 865 00:48:01,278 --> 00:48:02,746 (All applauding) 866 00:48:02,880 --> 00:48:04,248 Five hundred and fifty dollars. 867 00:48:05,716 --> 00:48:08,452 Charles swenson, claim number 317. 868 00:48:08,585 --> 00:48:09,686 Seven hundred and fifty. 869 00:48:09,820 --> 00:48:11,388 (All cheering) 870 00:48:11,521 --> 00:48:12,656 Seven hundred and fifty. 871 00:48:15,492 --> 00:48:17,227 A staggering sight. 872 00:48:17,361 --> 00:48:19,329 Simply staggering. 873 00:48:19,463 --> 00:48:22,466 You're giving away close to half a million dollars. 874 00:48:23,800 --> 00:48:24,935 It's only money. 875 00:48:25,068 --> 00:48:28,338 Oh, don't ever say that to a banker, Mr. Calhoun. 876 00:48:29,339 --> 00:48:32,009 Of course, I understand, Mr. Holmes, you have to 877 00:48:33,176 --> 00:48:34,411 cancel my loan. 878 00:48:35,045 --> 00:48:36,513 Well... (Chuckles) 879 00:48:36,647 --> 00:48:38,749 Unless you have something of value. 880 00:48:38,882 --> 00:48:40,250 He has. 881 00:48:40,384 --> 00:48:42,519 I stand ready to back Ben's credit. 882 00:48:42,653 --> 00:48:45,689 With what? Prescott: With the reward money for Brady. 883 00:48:45,822 --> 00:48:47,190 There was one, you know. 884 00:48:47,324 --> 00:48:48,725 Twenty thousand dollars? 885 00:48:48,859 --> 00:48:51,728 Yeah, well, no, not exactly... 886 00:48:51,862 --> 00:48:54,364 Well, then I'm afraid the answer is still... 887 00:48:55,499 --> 00:48:56,500 No. 888 00:48:57,334 --> 00:48:58,702 Sorry, old bucko. 889 00:48:58,835 --> 00:48:59,970 (Knocking on door) 890 00:49:00,103 --> 00:49:01,171 Come in. 891 00:49:01,972 --> 00:49:03,140 Ben Calhoun? 892 00:49:03,740 --> 00:49:05,075 Ben: Yes? 893 00:49:05,208 --> 00:49:07,911 I understand you've got land to sell. 894 00:49:09,546 --> 00:49:10,948 Oh, I'm sorry, friend. 895 00:49:11,081 --> 00:49:13,483 I guess the word hasn't got around to everybody yet. 896 00:49:13,617 --> 00:49:14,918 There's no gold on the land. 897 00:49:15,419 --> 00:49:16,920 Gold? 898 00:49:17,054 --> 00:49:20,257 No gold, but huge outcroppings of... 899 00:49:20,390 --> 00:49:22,025 Man: What's all this about gold? 900 00:49:22,859 --> 00:49:24,628 I wanna buy some land. 901 00:49:25,262 --> 00:49:26,763 Two hundred acres. 902 00:49:26,897 --> 00:49:29,299 Let's say, uh, $10 an acre? 903 00:49:30,300 --> 00:49:31,401 I'm sorry, sir... 904 00:49:31,535 --> 00:49:33,270 But Mr. Calhoun... 905 00:49:33,403 --> 00:49:34,905 There no gold on that land, 906 00:49:35,038 --> 00:49:36,038 it's not really worth. 907 00:49:36,139 --> 00:49:38,375 Man: Oh yes, there is! 908 00:49:38,508 --> 00:49:41,511 There are more than 500 people living out there, 909 00:49:41,645 --> 00:49:44,014 living in a town without a store, 910 00:49:44,147 --> 00:49:47,317 without a laundry, without a decent restaurant. 911 00:49:48,318 --> 00:49:50,153 Now, I'm a businessman. 912 00:49:51,188 --> 00:49:53,357 A successful one, I might add. 913 00:49:53,690 --> 00:49:55,058 Yes! 914 00:49:57,194 --> 00:50:00,097 Abd I think I've got a market here. 915 00:50:00,230 --> 00:50:03,600 I'd say that little town has a big future. 916 00:50:03,734 --> 00:50:04,868 Yes. 917 00:50:05,936 --> 00:50:09,773 Now I am buying 200 acres more than I need 918 00:50:09,906 --> 00:50:12,709 because let me tell you a fact, 919 00:50:12,843 --> 00:50:14,911 that land's gonna be valuable. 920 00:50:15,545 --> 00:50:17,147 You are so right. 921 00:50:17,280 --> 00:50:19,383 Now, I couldn't agree with you more, sir. 922 00:50:19,783 --> 00:50:20,817 Yes. 923 00:50:24,855 --> 00:50:26,857 (Theme music playing)