1944
Rocklin arrives in Garden City and takes a stagecoach to Santa Inez, where he becomes embroiled in a local conflict involving the powerful Harolday family and the mysterious death of Red Caldwell. He takes a job at a line camp, uncovering a conspiracy involving Judge Garvey, Miss Martin, and the Clews brothers, who are attempting to steal Red Caldwell's inheritance from his niece, Clara. Rocklin is framed for the murder of Clint Harolday, forcing him to flee while he and Dave, the stage driver, work to expose the true culprits. They gather evidence and return to confront Miss Martin, who confesses to the scheme and attempts to kill Judge Garvey, her co-conspirator.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A drifter, Rocklin, arrives in frontier town seeking work and becomes embroiled in local ranch intrigues.
Open full beat sheetRocklin is listed as Protagonist. Tall, wide-shouldered man of about 28, dressed in new store clothes, cowboots, and a broad-brimmed white hat. In the parsed data, Rocklin is connected to 44 scenes, 47 dialogue lines, 62 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
44 scenes / 47 dialogue linesDave is listed as Stage Driver. Grumpy old-timer, bewhiskered, prone to drinking. In the parsed data, Dave is connected to 25 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
25 scenes / 24 dialogue linesJuan is listed as Supporting. Indian friend of Arly, loyal and protective. In the parsed data, Juan is connected to 16 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
16 scenes / 18 dialogue linesArly Harolday is listed as Supporting. Step-daughter of Harolday, fiery, skilled horsewoman. In the parsed data, Arly Harolday is connected to 15 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
15 scenes / 28 dialogue linesMiss Martin is listed as Antagonist. Domineering woman, approaching middle age, Easterner. In the parsed data, Miss Martin is connected to 14 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
14 scenes / 7 dialogue linesClara Caldwell is listed as Supporting. Well-bred, attractive girl of twenty-one, niece of Miss Martin. In the parsed data, Clara Caldwell is connected to 13 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
13 scenes / 9 dialogue linesHarolday is listed as Supporting. Proprietor of the stage line, cold, calculating. In the parsed data, Harolday is connected to 11 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
11 scenes / 22 dialogue linesBob Clews is listed as Antagonist. Unpleasant-looking man, rustler. In the parsed data, Bob Clews is connected to 10 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
10 scenes / 4 dialogue linesClint Harolday is listed as Supporting. Flashily-dressed young man with a weak face. In the parsed data, Clint Harolday is connected to 8 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
8 scenes / 11 dialogue linesSheriff Jackson is listed as Antagonist. Sheriff with a dirty vest, corrupt. In the parsed data, Sheriff Jackson is connected to 7 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
7 scenes / 5 dialogue linesJudge Garvey is listed as Antagonist. Well-dressed, powerful-looking man of about 45, smooth face, impressive manner. In the parsed data, Judge Garvey is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.
7 scenes / 2 dialogue linesStan is listed as Supporting. Pale-faced, dyspeptic-looking man of about 45, runs the roadhouse. In the parsed data, Stan is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 30.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesCap is listed as Supporting. Bartender at the Sun-Up Saloon, lean, tallish man of about 50. In the parsed data, Cap is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesGeorge Clews is listed as Antagonist. Brother of Bob Clews, recently released from penitentiary. In the parsed data, George Clews is connected to 4 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
4 scenes / 7 dialogue linesZeke is listed as Supporting. Wizened little man, prospector. In the parsed data, Zeke is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDoc Riding is listed as Supporting. Little man with a weather-beaten face and intensely blue eyes. In the parsed data, Doc Riding is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 11.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRocklin arrives by train at Garden City station and asks for the stagecoach office.
Rocklin, DaveRocklin observes Dave the stage driver accidentally breaking a bottle of whiskey and then finding a spare.
Rocklin, DaveRocklin buys a ticket for the stage to Santa Inez and asks to ride with the driver.
Rocklin, StanRocklin boards the stagecoach despite Dave's reluctance.
Rocklin, Dave, StanThe stagecoach picks up Miss Martin and Clara.
Rocklin, Dave, Miss Martin, Clara CaldwellDave and Rocklin discuss life and women while driving the stage.
Rocklin, DaveThe stage stops at Stan's place for a meal.
Rocklin, Dave, Miss Martin, Clara Caldwell, Bob Clews, Sheriff JacksonJackson and Bob Clews confront Stan about a stolen hide while Miss Martin and Clara arrive.
Rocklin, Miss Martin, Clara Caldwell, Harolday, Sheriff Jackson, Bob ClewsDave and Zeke enter, causing a disturbance; Jackson and Clews remove Dave.
Rocklin, Dave, Miss Martin, Clara Caldwell, Sheriff Jackson, Bob ClewsRocklin discovers Dave injured in the stable.
Rocklin, Dave, Juan, Sheriff Jackson, Bob ClewsRocklin plays poker against Clint Harolday and wins, leading to a confrontation.
Rocklin, Clint Harolday, Judge Garvey, Doc Riding, CapRocklin shaves in his room, is interrupted by a boot from Dave, then confronted by Bob Clews with a message from Harolday.
Rocklin, Dave, Bob ClewsArly Harolday confronts Rocklin on the street, firing shots at him, but he continues to the saloon.
Rocklin, Dave, Arly Harolday, Juan, Clint Harolday, Bob ClewsRocklin fights Bob Clews after being provoked, then asks for Judge Garvey's location.
Rocklin, Dave, Bob Clews, CapRocklin confronts Garvey about his job offer, then meets Miss Martin and Clara.
Rocklin, Miss Martin, Clara Caldwell, Arly Harolday, Judge Garvey, JuanRocklin meets Harolday to discuss the job offer.
Rocklin, HaroldayRocklin and Harolday discuss Rocklin's employment and the death of Red Caldwell's foreman.
Rocklin, HaroldayView from the stagecoach office window showing the street is clear.
HaroldayDave confronts George Clews in the saloon on behalf of Rocklin.
Dave, Bob Clews, George Clews, CapRocklin confronts and pistol-whips George Clews in the street.
Rocklin, George Clews, Sheriff JacksonMiss Martin confronts Rocklin after the fight.
Rocklin, Miss Martin, Clara Caldwell, Arly Harolday, JuanRocklin accepts the job at the line camp.
Rocklin, HaroldayDave tries to dissuade Rocklin from working for the ranch.
Rocklin, Dave, ZekeRocklin, Arly, and Juan encounter Miss Martin and Clara on the road.
Rocklin, Miss Martin, Clara Caldwell, Arly Harolday, JuanArrival at the ranch.
Rocklin, Arly Harolday, JuanJuan agrees to guide Rocklin to the line camp.
Rocklin, JuanJuan expresses his dislike for Rocklin.
Rocklin, JuanRocklin arrives at the line camp.
RocklinDave meets Juan and learns Rocklin is gone.
Dave, JuanClint searches for Arly.
Arly Harolday, Juan, Clint HaroldayClint and Arly interact, Tala arrives, and Arly learns Rocklin has been sent to Table-Top.
Rocklin, Arly Harolday, Juan, Clint HaroldayHarolday arrives and argues with Arly about his business dealings and Rocklin.
Arly Harolday, Harolday, JuanDave travels toward Table-Top during a storm.
DaveRocklin and Dave discuss the letter from Clara and the mystery of Red's death.
Rocklin, DaveArly watches two men leave for the corral, then reacts with anger and sorrow to a torn letter.
Arly HaroldayRocklin arrives in town and speaks to a Harolday employee before entering the office.
Rocklin, HaroldayRocklin confronts Harolday about the attempt on his life and suspects others in town.
Rocklin, Harolday, Clint HaroldayRocklin interrogates Clint about a tobacco pouch found at the scene of the crime.
Rocklin, Harolday, Clint HaroldayRocklin meets Clara to discuss her legal troubles regarding her aunt and Garvey.
Rocklin, Clara CaldwellRocklin confronts Garvey and Miss Martin, fights Garvey, and retrieves evidence.
Rocklin, Miss Martin, Judge GarveyArly confronts Rocklin and Clara, causing tension.
Rocklin, Clara Caldwell, Arly HaroldayMiss Martin confronts Clara about her actions.
Miss Martin, Clara CaldwellGarvey reads a letter from Miss Martin about Rocklin's plans and instructs Sammy to tell her he will handle it.
Judge Garvey, Miss Martin, RocklinRocklin is in his room when Dave arrives with Clint.
Rocklin, Dave, Clint HaroldayRocklin interrogates Clint about Red Caldwell's murder; Clint is shot by an unseen assailant.
Rocklin, Clint HaroldayThe crowd enters the room to find Clint dead and Rocklin holding the gun.
Rocklin, Dave, Judge Garvey, Harolday, Arly Harolday, Sheriff JacksonRocklin escapes in Dave's wagon.
Rocklin, DaveMiss Martin hires the Clews brothers to deal with Rocklin.
Miss Martin, Bob Clews, George ClewsThe posse searches for Rocklin; Arly decides to take the canyon route.
Arly Harolday, Juan, Judge Garvey, Harolday, Sheriff Jackson, ZekeClara wakes up, decides to leave, and is caught by Miss Martin.
Clara Caldwell, Miss MartinArly and Julio navigate a dangerous trail.
Arly Harolday, JuanRocklin and Dave arrive at the ranch and are spotted by the Clews brothers.
Rocklin, Dave, Bob Clews, George ClewsRocklin and Dave overhear Miss Martin revealing the truth about the inheritance.
Rocklin, Dave, Miss Martin, Clara CaldwellMiss Martin knocks Garvey unconscious with a vase. Dave, Rocklin, Clara, and Arly discuss the situation while Garvey lies on the floor. Rocklin and Clara share a moment about her returning East, and Arly leaves.
Rocklin, Dave, Miss Martin, Clara Caldwell, Arly Harolday, Judge GarveyRocklin finds Arly on the grounds. They share a moment of reconciliation and kiss, interrupted by Dave and Julio.
Rocklin, Dave, Arly Harolday, JuanOh, you mean my step-daughter. Well don't worry. She won't interfere with you...Rocklin -- I figure we've been losin' cattle over a place called Table Top -- it's the back way into the Topaz Ranch and the perfect route for rustlers -- I'm going to send you up to the line camp -- you don't mind working a lone hand -- do you?
Well, let's get things straight. This place was my mother's -- now it's mine and Clint's -- It's true you've been helping out -- but the way things are going we'll soon be able to pay you back every penny we owe. Meanwhile, I'm running this outfit and I expect to give the orders.
Consarn you, Blossom -- lookit that -- jus' lookit what you done -- I'm tellin' you, Blossom that -- makes you the most aggravatin' female as ever I had a despise fer -- I've got a good notion to pizen you -- an' what's more --
Rocklin is a nephew of the late Mr. Caldwell. And, as nearest of kin, he stands to get everything -- according to the will. Because you are not the old man's niece, but only his grand-niece.
It is not your fault that your shadow is black. But you will only bring unhappiness to my senorita. I do not blame you, but I fear I must hate you. Adios, Senor.
I don't agree with you. In any case -- if you must have it -- I'd no intention of engaging a man at foreman's wages just to gratify the whims of a jealous woman!
When she gits goin' she can be meaner'n a skillet full o' snakes. She ain't goin' to forget the way you made a fool of her today -- in front of the whole town.
You -- mister -- get away from that table. And get out of here. Maybe from now on you'll know a full house beats two pairs -- four-flusher!
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