Black Hills Gold

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In 1868, Captain Lee Quince leads cavalry troops on the Oregon Trail with a tough but fair hand that earns him respect from his men. His boss, Major Daggett, has complete faith in Quince's abilities. A determined pioneer woman named Willa has complicated feelings for the captain. The uneasy peace threatens to break when people discover gold in the area.

The year is 1868. Along the Oregon Trail, Captain Lee Quince, a stern yet honorable cavalry leader, commands respect. Major Daggett, his superior, trusts Quince implicitly. Willa, a strong-willed pioneer woman, shares a complex bond with Quince. Peace holds fragile against the lure of gold.

Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the cavalry. One year later, Burr became a television star as Perry Mason.

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