(soft music) (soft cheerful music) >> Golden Horses.

That's what they call the Palominos.

And Palominos have quite a history.

You know, a history of my own Palomino began right here at this ranch.

If I hadn't gone through that gate a few years back, I'd never have gotten my pal Trigger.

♪ Some spurs, some spurs ♪ ♪ You gotta have some spurs ♪ ♪ Then you'll be living Western style ♪ ♪ Some boots, some boots ♪ ♪ You've got to have some boots ♪ ♪ Then you'll be living Western style ♪ ♪ Then of course you gotta give that old ♪ ♪ Yee-Haw-Hoo ♪ ♪ You'll be wild and wooly if you do ♪ ♪ Yee-Haw ♪ ♪ Some spades, some spades ♪ ♪ You got to have some spades ♪ ♪ Then you'll be living Western style ♪ (soft cheerful music) No peddlers or agents.

(soft music) Lady, looks like they don't put out welcome mats for people like us here, so we'll fool them.

We'll ride in like a lady and a gentleman.

(clapping and cheering) >> Ever think what kind of Palominos we could raise if we could get a few colts sired by him?

>> What do you think I've been thinking?

>> Roy, you old son of a gun.

How are you?

>> What are you doing here?

>> Why, we work here.

So does all the rest of the boys, about two years now.

You want a job?

I'll ask Mr. Kendrick.

>> No thanks, Bob.

I'll ask him myself.

It's about something else though.

>> Well, he's pretty busy right now.

He's showing the Sovereign.

>> That's a show I'd like to see.

>> Well step right up, there's the front row.

(clapping) (horse whinnies) >> Sovereign, please.

(horse whinnies) Please!

(horse whinnies) Sovereign.

(laughing) Sovereign.

Will you please take that mare away?

I'm trying to put on a show.

>> Oh, I'm sorry.

Come on, Lady, the gentleman's busy.

I said come on.

>> Sovereign.

(horse whinnies) I guess that'll be all for today, Dad.

You can start the dance.

(groans) >> Folks, line up for the square dance.

Everybody horde in the other corral.

Bob?

Climb down outta there.

Get the boys together, let's have some music.

>> Mr. Kendrick, could I speak to you a minute?

>> No, I'm speaking to you.

What's the idea busting up the Sovereign's performance in there?

Can't you control that mule?

>> Well, I-- >> Oh, forget it.

This here's a party.

Everybody's supposed to have a good time.

Now get over there in that other corral.

This time, see if you can't hang onto them reigns.

>> Follow the leaders, ladies and gents, and trot over the hole.

(upbeat music) First couple out to the center of the ring.

The rest right on, one more turnaround.

(upbeat music) >> That's a nice mare, what's her name?

>> Lady.

>> This is Golden Sovereign.

>> Yes, I know.

>> Announcer: Press right on, one more turn.

>> Seems to be quite a romance.

>> That's what I'm here for.

To ask about a marriage.

>> Ask what?

>> Marriage.

>> You'll have to ask my father.

>> Ask who?

>> Ask my father.

>> Turn and take a right.

>> Ask me what?

>> About a marriage.

I want your permission to-- >> You want to marry my daughter?

>> No, the Golden Sovereign.

>> You mean to say you want to marry a horse?

You must be plumb loco.

>> All line up and face your partners.

(upbeat music) >> But you don't understand, Mr. Kendrick.

>> You're darn tootin' I don't.

>> I'm speaking for Lady, she's a fine mare and the Golden Sovereign's a great stallion.

Between the two of them, we ought to get the finest Palomino colt in the whole country.

>> So that's it, eh?

Who gets the colt, you?

>> Announcer: And cross the hole.

(upbeat music) >> Well yes, but I'm willing to-- >> You may be willing but I ain't.

I already own the finest Palomino in the country, and that's the Sovereign.

And he ain't for stud, not for a million dollars he ain't.

Does that answer your question, stranger?

>> Yes, that answers my question.

>> Looks like it answers our question too.

>> Maybe.

>> Once more.

Meet your honey in the center of the ring and cross the hole.

Ladies go right and gents go left.

(upbeat music) Meet your honey and promenade home.

(upbeat music) (cheering and chatting) >> Now you listen to me, young feller.

>> I'm sorry to have bothered you, Mr. Kendrick.

>> Oh, forget it.

You're lucky I didn't throw you off the ranch.

>> Steady, boy.

>> Oh Miss Susan, this is Roy, Roy Rogers.

>> Thank you, we've met.

>> Yes, Lady introduced us.

>> (laughs) I'm not so sure about that.

I think it was Sovereign.

(laughs) Say, how'd you get along with my father?

(whistles) That's what I thought.

>> At least I didn't get shot for trying.

I'm pleased to have met you, Miss Kendrick.

>> Thank you.

>> Well boys, I guess I'd better be shoving along.

>> What's the hurry, Roy?

We ain't seen you for two years.

>> Good gosh, yes, two whole years, Roy.

Can't you at least wait around and have supper with us?

It is all right if he has supper with us, isn't it, Miss Susan?

>> Of course it is, Bob, but we're all having supper with Mr. Scoville at the El Dorado Club.

I'm sure it'll be all right, however, if you'd like to come along.

You might pop that question again to my father.

Maybe he'll be in a little better mood tonight.

>> How about it, Lady?

(laughing) >> Well!

>> And now, ladies and gentlemen, your host, Mr. Brett Scoville.

(clapping) >> Thank you.

Thank you.

Tonight we have with us a friend and neighbor.

A man who, I must confess, raises better horses than even I do myself.

Take a bow, Mr. Kendrick.

(clapping) And now we have something special in the way of entertainment.

The boys from the Golden Horse Ranch tell me that they have a guest with them who they would like to have favor us with a song.

It's all yours, Mr. Rogers.

>> Whose idea was this?

>> Oh, Bob just thought-- >> It was his idea.

>> Just for old time's sake, Roy.

>> Well I'm sorry, Mr. Scoville, but-- >> Oh, come on along.

Maybe I can help you over the rough spots.

Anyway, I'll try.

>> Let's give him a big hand.

(clapping) (upbeat music) ♪ All the cowhands want to marry Harriet ♪ ♪ Harriet's handy with a lariat ♪ ♪ But she don't want to marry yet ♪ ♪ She's a having too much fun ♪ ♪ All the cowhands want to marry Harriet ♪ ♪ Harriet's handy with a lariat ♪ ♪ She don't want to marry yet ♪ ♪ She's a having too much fun ♪ ♪ With a lasso she can throw a buffalo ♪ ♪ Any old bronco in the rodeo ♪ ♪ Round up any Romeo ♪ ♪ Without a rope or gun ♪ ♪ On her verandah ♪ ♪ What a line they hand her ♪ ♪ But she keeps those wolves away ♪ ♪ Shouting yippee-ki-oh-ki-ay ♪ ♪ All the cowhands want to marry Harriet ♪ ♪ Harriet's handy with a lariat ♪ ♪ But she don't want to marry yet ♪ ♪ She's having too much fun ♪ (clapping) >> Keep your eye on that guy.

(snoring) >> All bets down, here we go.

>> Better keep your fingers crossed, Mr. Scoville.

I feel hotter than a firecracker tonight.

You just watch that 26 black.

>> Dealer: Hey, 26 black.

>> That's my number, little old 26 black.

What'd I tell you, Mr. Scoville?

(scoffs) I've got a hunch I'm gonna walk home pushing my winnings in a wheelbarrow.

>> Well, you make yourself at home and I'll go get you a wheelbarrow.

>> Yeah.

(chuckles) >> Mr. Kendrick.

Could I speak to you a minute before you get started?

>> What do you mean, before you get started?

I am started.

>> Well you didn't understand me out at the ranch, so I mean about a colt from your stallion.

>> Now you listen to me, young feller.

I'm telling you for the last time.

If the Sovereign sires any colts, they're gonna be my colts out of my own stock.

And another thing.

>> Hey, 26 black.

>> That's my number, little old 26 black.

>> Sorry, Mr. Kendrick, you didn't have a bet up that time.

>> By golly, I didn't.

That's your fault, you young whippersnapper.

If you didn't stand there blabbing your big mouth.

I got a notion to take you apart right now.

>> Just a moment, Mr. Kendrick.

>> What's the trouble?

You know what he just done?

>> No.

>> Get outta here.

Beat it before I lose my temper.

>> You better leave, Rogers.

>> Yeah.

>> Just a minute-- >> I said you'd better leave, Rogers.

>> I said I'm not leaving 'til I get something settled.

>> George, Ed.

>> I came a long way to-- >> Rogers is leaving.

>> You heard what Mr. Scoville said, didn't you?

>> You're going outside, chump, let's go.

>> Brett: I'm sorry, Mr. Kendrick.

>> If you don't mind, I'll go out on my own steam.

(groaning) (shattering) (crowd murmuring) Move, Lady.

Lady, looks like we got in the wrong town.

(upbeat music) (singing in foreign language) ♪ I love to roam out yonder ♪ ♪ Out where the buffalo wander ♪ ♪ Free as the eagle flying ♪ ♪ I'm roping and I'm tying ♪ ♪ I'm roping and I'm tying ♪ ♪ Give me my ranch and my cattle ♪ ♪ For from the great city's rattle ♪ ♪ Give me a big herd to battle ♪ ♪ For I just love herding cattle ♪ (singing in foreign language) (clapping) >> Dad, do you realize what time is it?

>> No, been too busy.

Oh, waiter.

>> Yes, sir.

>> Cheque, please.

>> It's all been taken care of, I'm the host this evening.

>> Well, that's right nice of you.

But don't seem fair, take your hospitality and your money too.

>> Dad, you didn't.

>> Oh, didn't I, though.

(laughs) >> Don't let that worry you, Miss Kendrick.

We always have them win the first time.

He'll be back.

>> Can't understand why Scoville ain't here with that mare.

>> Yeah, I guess he got tied up over at the club or something.

(horse whinnies) There he goes again.

I wonder what's ailing that critter.

>> Must be a coyote out there.

(horse whinnies) What's the matter with you?

Quiet down, hey!

Cut it out!

(soft music) >> Must've headed back to the ranch.

(soft music) (horse whinnies) (knocking) >> Gabby: What in the tarnation?

>> It's me, open up.

>> Well you don't have to tear the house down.

(knocking) What do you mean, waking me up in the middle of the night?

>> He's gone, Gabby, he's gone.

He got away.

I woke up and he wasn't there.

>> What are you talking about, who wasn't there?

>> The Sovereign.

>> What?

>> What's the matter?

>> What's the matter?

Well, that dag blasted one.

Why do you suppose I have you sleep with that animal?

How could he get out?

>> He snuck out.

>> Well he's liable to meet that wild black stallion.

Better telephone the neighbors, we'll need help.

I'll get some clothes on.

>> Well, don't stand there like a wooden engine.

Get the boys to saddle up.

>> They're saddling.

>> Give me the Scoville ranch.

>> Do you realize that I've lost the only chance I'll ever have to... (phone ringing) Wait a minute, wait a minute, I'll answer it.

(phone ringing) Hello?

Yeah?

Oh, hello, Mr. Kendrick.

He did?

Why, certainly.

Why, you bet, we'll be right over to help you.

We'll be right over.

Well, I guess we better go over and help him.

(soft music) >> Hey, take a look at this.

(soft music) >> That's him all right.

I wonder what-- >> Here they come.

(soft music) >> See anything yet, Mr. Scoville?

>> I'm afraid not, Miss Kendrick.

>> Well, let's keep going.

We better try that other canyon.

>> We'd cover more territory if we split up.

We'll take this side of the ridge.

(soft music) (whistling) (soft ominous music) (whistles) (soft ominous music) Let me have your glasses.

(soft music) We lost him.

>> We'll pick him up again.

They're headed for the valley.

>> All right, let's take a look.

(soft music) (whistles) (soft music) (horse whinnies) (soft music) (dramatic music) (horses whinny) What black horse is that?

>> Wild stallion.

Been running with a bunch of the back country.

I've seen him a couple of times before.

He's gonna kill Golden Sovereign.

>> No, he isn't.

(dramatic music) (gunshot) (dramatic music) (gunshots) (soft dramatic music) >> Drop that gun.

>> But Miss Kendrick, I-- >> Susan: Drop it.

(gunshots) >> Susan probably found the Sovereign.

>> Susan: Why did you do it?

>> I didn't shoot him, Miss Kendrick.

I heard a shot and as I rode in, there were three men leaving.

As a matter of fact, we shot at each other.

(soft music) >> What happened, boy?

What is it, son?

(soft music) Who done it?

>> I know how you feel, Mr. Kendrick, but I-- >> Shut up!

>> I wouldn't be too hasty, Mr. Kendrick.

I've known Roy a long time.

>> Get away from me, Bob.

This is one thing I can take care of myself.

>> I told your daughter what happened, Mr. Kendrick.

>> I know what happened.

You wanted a colt from the Sovereign, didn't you?

I wouldn't give it to you, so you steal him.

You steal him in the middle of the night and you shoot him.

Because you wanted your mare to have the Sovereign's only foul.

I ought to kill you right here.

>> We'll let the law handle Mr. Rogers.

Take him to town, boys.

(soft music) >> Oh, Miss Susan.

I, well, me and the boys have known Roy for over 10 years and he just ain't the kind of a guy that would shoot a horse.

Well, all he's ever known his whole life was horses.

I once saw him knock a guy spinning for mistreating stock.

One of these days, you're gonna find out you were wrong in suspecting him.

>> Maybe so, Bob.

(pounding) >> You're the defendant?

>> Yes, sir.

>> The complaint states that you were forcibly ejected from the El Dorado Club last night following an argument with Mr. Kendrick.

Is that correct?

>> Yes, sir.

>> You admit trying to make a deal with Mr. Kendrick for his horse, Golden Sovereign, to sire a colt by a mare owned by yourself?

>> Yes sir, I did try to make a deal with him.

>> And the few hours following the quarrel, Mr. Kendrick and his party found the horse Golden Sovereign dead where you were uncapped for the night.

The animal had been killed by one gunshot, and you were found standing beside it with one cartridge discharged from your revolver.

Is that true?

>> Yes sir, but I didn't shoot his horse.

I heard a shot-- >> Course he heard a shot.

His own shot.

>> Just a moment, Gabby.

I'll set trial for a week from Monday, and your bail will be $1000.

>> I haven't got a $1000, that is, in cash.

>> Judge: Lock him up, Sheriff.

>> Your Honor, I think I can arrange bail for the defendant.

>> What do you gotta do with this?

>> Strictly a matter of business, Mr. Kendrick.

Can I speak to the defendant a minute?

>> Yes, go ahead.

>> Lawyer, call it.

He ought to be thrown in jail and the key thrown away.

>> Quiet, Gabby, sit down.

>> Just sign here and everything will be taken care of.

>> What is this about my outfit and stock?

>> Oh, just a sort of a guarantee.

You can't expect me to shell out $1000 without some security.

You want to get out of here, don't you?

>> Sure but-- >> All right then, sign there.

Hey, wait a minute.

Where do you think you're going with that horse?

>> What do you mean?

She's my horse.

>> Kind of forgetful, ain't you?

I got $1000 tied up in this outfit.

>> What are you trying to get away with?

I gave you a mortgage on my stuff, but there's nothing that says you can take possession of it.

>> That's what you think.

I'm holding it 'til I get my 1000 plus the fees for putting up the dough.

The fee's gonna be this little mare.

>> You or nobody else gets this little mare.

>> Don't play tough, young fella.

The law's on my side so beat it.

>> I'll beat it but Lady here goes with me.

>> Oh no, she don't.

Hey, what are you doing?

Hey, let me outta here.

Hey, help, somebody!

Hey, let me outta here, will you?

I just gotta get outta here.

There he goes, stop him, somebody.

Hey, help, help!

Hey, stop that guy!

(whistles) >> Hey!

(men chatting) Sorry we're late.

>> That's all right, Bob.

>> We had to watch our chance to get out of town.

Here's some grub.

>> Thanks.

What's going on in town?

>> Well, there's a lot of hard feelings, Roy.

I think your best bet is to stay away until things blow over.

That is, if you want to keep this mare.

>> I do.

Has the sheriff got a posse out yet?

>> Ooh, two of them.

Wallace said he's gonna get that mare if he has to trail you clear across the state.

>> He'll have to trail me clear across several states.

He's already got over $1000 worth of my stuff.

He gets this little mare, he's gonna have to bring me back on the end of a rope.

>> Shug: Where you headed, Roy?

>> Don't know exactly, Shug.

But I'm gonna put a lot of miles between me and here before daylight.

Well fellas, I guess I'd better get started.

>> We gotta be getting back too before the old man misses us.

>> All right, then.

>> Well so long, Roy, and good luck.

So long, Bob.

>> Thanks for everything, boys.

>> Bye now.

>> So long.

>> So long, Roy.

(soft music) >> Shopkeeper: That's a fine silver saddle, all right.

There's no argument about that.

>> Roy: How about it?

>> Well, I'll tell you what I'll do.

Say you want a sack of oats?

>> Yes, sir.

>> Okay, one full sack of oats, a feeding of hay, that old saddle back there, and $20 cash.

That a deal?

>> I paid a lot of money for this saddle.

>> It's the best I can do.

Besides, I don't get much call for these fancy jobs.

That's my offer, you take it or leave it.

>> I'll take it.

>> All right.

(cash register dings) >> Maybe you could tell me where I could get a little work around here someplace.

>> This time of the year?

Nobody hires hands in the winter.

Especially strangers that come drifting in out of the snow.

>> What do you mean by that?

>> Oh nothing, only the ranches around here got enough to do to take care of the local hands.

You come around the spring, maybe after the first rains, somebody might be able to use you.

>> That's a long time 'til spring.

>> Now, I can only spare one feeding.

You'll find a bale of hay open out there in the shed.

I'll be out in a minute.

>> Okay, thanks.

(soft music) ♪ Old faithful ♪ ♪ We rode the range together ♪ ♪ Old faithful ♪ ♪ In every kind of weather ♪ ♪ When your roundup days are over ♪ ♪ There'll be pastures white with clover ♪ ♪ For you ♪ ♪ Old faithful pal of mine ♪ ♪ Hurry up, old feller ♪ ♪ 'Cause the moon is yeller tonight ♪ ♪ Hurry up, old feller ♪ ♪ 'Cause the moon is mellow and bright ♪ ♪ There's a coyote a howling to the moon above ♪ ♪ So carry me back to the one I love ♪ ♪ Hurry up, old feller ♪ ♪ 'Cause you gotta get home tonight ♪ (soft music) (thunder roaring) (soft music) (horse whinnies) You just lie down and make yourself at home.

I'll be with you in a jiffy, Lady.

(thunder roaring) >> Riley.

(thunder roaring) >> What's up?

>> Somebody just closed the barn door.

>> Wally?

>> Didn't look like him.

>> We better find out.

>> We've been a lot better places than this, Lady.

But on the other hand, we've been in a lot worse.

Be dry anyway.

>> Mr. Wally?

>> Be with you in a minute.

Got a mare and foul.

Had to get her on out of the rain.

This looked like the only place I could find.

>> Did you ask Wally?

>> Who's Wally?

>> This is his barn.

Ain't I seen you somewhere before?

>> Looks like the guy that shot the Kendrick stallion.

>> Roy: I didn't shoot the Kendrick stallion.

>> Your name Rogers?

>> Yes.

>> Then I wouldn't get caught in El Dorado county if I was you.

>> I thought I smelled smoke.

Who built that fire?

>> I did.

>> What's the idea, you want to burn the barn down?

>> Says he's just passing by.

Says he's got a mare and foul.

>> His name's Rogers.

Fellow that killed Golden Sovereign last summer.

>> We don't want any horse killers around here.

Now put that fire out and beat it.

>> I can't leave now, Mr. Wally, I'm in a spot.

>> You bet you're in a spot.

They want you for horse killing, assault and battery, bail jumping, and stealing mortgage property.

You're a fugitive.

And you're lucky I don't hold you for the El Dorado sheriff, now beat it.

>> I'm not leaving, not now.

Not while it's raining.

I'll be glad to work off the mare's keep, Mr. Wally.

At any job you say.

>> Do you think I'd give a job to a horse killer?

Throw him out, boys, I'll get the mare.

>> You leave that mare right where she is, and I mean it.

>> Yes, and I mean it too.

Now you beat it.

>> You fellas don't seem to understand, I'm staying.

(horse whinnies) >> Wally, Riley.

>> What is it?

>> He wasn't lying.

>> Well don't just stand there.

Somebody do something.

>> There's clean sacks over there.

>> Where?

>> In the tack room.

>> Well hurry up, get it.

Hand me those blankets, will you?

>> Roy: Take it easy, little gal.

(men muttering) >> Take it easy, Wally.

>> This way or that way?

>> Roy: She's still pretty wet.

Cover up over there, will you?

>> Wally: That's a nice gal.

(soft music) (chickens clucking) >> Time to be here and here he is.

You're kinda quick on the trigger, son.

>> What are you gonna name him, Roy?

>> I just did.

It's Trigger.

(soft music) (horse whinnies) Hiya, fella.

Go on, go on.

(soft playful music) (horse whinnies) (soft playful music) It's a big world, Trigger.

And like Bambi, a little fella like you has a lot to learn before he grows up.

Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's tough.

(soft music) What do you think you're doing?

(laughs) (horse whinnies) You better go on off and play.

Go on.

(playful music) (horse whinnies) (soft music) (horse whinnies) (soft dramatic music) (growling) (horse whinnies) (growling) What's the matter, Lady?

What's the matter?

(horse whinnies) (dramatic music) (roaring) (horse whinnies) (dramatic music) (roaring) (dramatic music) (roaring) (horse whinnies) (gunshot) (soft music) Steady.

Steady, boy.

(soft music) (horse whinnies) (soft music) This is gonna be the toughest thing I ever had to do in my life, Trigger.

But she's hurt too bad.

There just isn't anything else I can do.

You understand that, don't you, boy?

(soft music) (horse whinnies) (soft music) (gunshot) (soft music) Just like I told you, Trigger.

Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's tough.

You gotta take the breaks the way they come.

Life is sorta like gambling.

You can't always win.

>> Dealer: All bets down, away we go.

Double O.

(people murmuring) Place your bets, folks.

All bets down.

Place your bets, folks.

>> Yes, we'll close the same time.

Come in, Mr. Kendrick.

Sit down.

Well, how'd it go tonight?

>> About as usual.

I didn't bring any money with me.

I suppose you'll take my IOU.

>> I've never refused you yet, have I?

>> I'll take care of them one of these days.

>> I know you will, Mr. Kendrick.

I know you're good for them.

Well, how's everything at the ranch?

>> All right, I guess.

>> Let me get the door for you.

Why don't you drop by to my place sometime?

Have a few new horses I'd like to show you.

>> Seems to me like you've done all right for yourself since you opened this place.

>> Not bad, it's a necessary sideline.

Ranch is my real interest.

Getting a little crowded though, I need more land.

>> Nothing around here.

>> Mr. Kendrick?

Have you ever considered selling your ranch?

>> Selling it?

>> Yes.

>> Me, sell the Golden Horse Ranch?

You're crazy.

Why, that place has been in my family for four generations.

>> Oh, I'm sorry.

But I'd heard that you hadn't taken quite as much interest in it lately since you, since you lost the Golden Sovereign.

>> I still raise the finest Palominos in this country.

>> That's right.

>> Yeah.

>> Goodnight, Mr. Kendrick.

>> Goodnight.

>> Better luck next time.

(engine roaring) (soft music) >> It couldn't be.

It just couldn't be.

If you ain't the Sovereign's colt, it's a miracle.

>> His name's Trigger, Mr. Kendrick.

>> What are you doing here?

>> I brought him to you.

>> That thing?

>> He is the Golden Sovereign's colt.

>> Susan: Dad, I was so worried, I didn't-- >> Good evening, Miss Kendrick.

>> Get outta here.

Take that animal with you.

>> I said he was yours, Mr. Kendrick.

>> Seems to me you're taking pretty long chances, Mr. Rogers.

You are a fugitive, aren't you?

>> I'm willing to face whatever anyone's got against me.

That's why I came back.

I figured you were still convinced that I shot Golden Sovereign.

So I thought the least I could do was raise this colt and deliver him to you.

>> That?

His colt?

Ah, I wouldn't give that half breed stable food.

(soft music) >> All right, Mr. Kendrick.

I've taken a lot off of you and now I'm gonna have my say.

>> Shut up and get outta here and take your half breed with you.

>> I will.

And someday, this half breed as you call him is gonna make you eat those words one by one.

He's gonna show up any horse you ever owned.

Including your Golden Empress.

>> Ah, if you ever get outta jail.

>> Satisfied judgment of the El Dorado County Court against Mr. Roy Rogers for the sum of $150 owed to Mr. Henry L. Wallace.

Under such authority is now offered at auction this Palomino colt.

Go ahead, Al.

>> (tapping) All right, all right, all right.

Who'll start the bidding?

Bid, bid, bid.

What am I offered for this beautiful Palomino colt?

What'll I hear?

What'll I bid?

>> $82.65.

>> $82.65.

Who'll give 90?

Do I hear 90?

>> 90.

>> $90, I get 90. Who'll give 100?

>> How do you like that?

Some guy bids $90 for a half breed nag that ain't even worth 10 cents.

>> Not even 10 cents?

Isn't he the son of Golden Sovereign?

>> Well, that makes him just half a horse.

Which means he ain't worth his feed.

Who wants half a horse?

$100, I bid $100.

>> Al: $100, Mr. Kendrick bids $100.

>> 150.

>> What are you bidding for?

>> Quiet.

>> Al: $150.

Who'll give two?

>> 200.

>> 200, 200. Who'll give 250?

>> No use, boys.

We can't even make 150.

>> What are we gonna do now?

>> Nothing, Roy just lost Trigger.

>> Al: Do I hear 250?

Who'll say 250?

>> 250.

>> 250, Mr. Kendrick-- >> Dad, for only half a horse?

>> Well, I wasn't gonna let him go any higher.

I couldn't let Scoville get him, could I?

>> 350.

>> 350, Mr. Scoville.

Bids 350, do I hear 400?

>> 400.

>> $400, I got 400. Who'll say 450?

450, do I hear 450?

Are you all through at 400?

Are you all done?

Going once, going twice, sold to the man in the dark hat for $400.

>> I got my money, Rogers got some change back, and the stranger gets a nice horse.

Looks like everybody's happy.

Thanks a lot, Sheriff.

(horse whinnies) (gasping) >> Whoa.

>> Boys, why don't you go give him a hand?

>> Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Thanks a lot, fellas.

>> Always glad to help a stranger.

>> Who is he, Dad?

>> I don't know and I don't care.

All I know is he just bought himself a half breed nag for $400.

>> Yes, and Mr. Rogers just lost his horse.

I suppose that makes you happy.

>> You bet.

Let's go, kid.

>> Dad, there's some things I want to do.

I mean, some things I have to pick up.

Would you mind getting the groceries?

My shopping won't take long.

>> Okay, I'll meet you at the store.

>> Yes, sir.

>> And I don't mean a week from next Wednesday.

>> Yes, sir.

(engine rumbling) >> Well, there's your money, Rogers.

You've got a legal right to the difference between what you owed Wallace and what your horse sold for.

>> My luck sure has changed.

Not only do I get out of jail, but I get paid for it.

Who fixed it?

>> Well, what difference does it make?

The case has been dropped and you're off.

Goodbye, Rogers.

I hope I won't see you again under these circumstances.

>> You won't, under any circumstances.

What'd you find out, Bob?

>> No luck, Roy.

That guy that bought Trigger lives in Springdale.

And all the boys could find out for sure is that his name is Davis and that he took Trigger out of town this afternoon.

So now what?

>> When is the next train to Springdale?

>> Not 'til 1:40 in the morning.

>> I'll be on it.

In the meantime, I think I'll get a bite to eat and catch myself some sleep.

Well thanks a lot, Bob, and tell the rest of the boys goodbye for me.

♪ Tell me the tales ♪ ♪ That to me were so dear ♪ ♪ Long, long ago ♪ ♪ Long, long ago ♪ ♪ Sing me the songs ♪ ♪ I delighted to hear ♪ ♪ Long, long ago ♪ ♪ Long ago ♪ ♪ Now you are come ♪ ♪ All my grief is removed ♪ ♪ Let me forget ♪ ♪ That so long you have roved ♪ ♪ Let me believe ♪ ♪ That you love as you loved ♪ ♪ Long, long ago ♪ ♪ Long ago ♪ (soft music) >> You know something, Susan?

When you sing like that, I kinda get over being mad that you were a daughter instead of a son.

(chuckles) >> Dad, look at that.

You know something?

>> Eh.

>> A son couldn't do this for you.

>> Ah, you've got something on your mind?

What do you want this time?

>> Dad, I've been thinking.

If Roy didn't shoot Sovereign, you've done that boy a terrible injustice.

>> I ain't never done nobody no injustice.

He's a horse killer and a skunk.

As far as I'm concerned, he can stay in jail 'til he rots.

>> Susan: But he's getting out of jail, didn't you know?

>> He what?

I'll call the sheriff.

Wait a minute, did you have anything to do with that, Susan?

>> Well in a way, yes, I did.

>> What do you mean, in a way?

>> Dad, in the first place, there was never any actual proof that he did it.

>> Proof enough for me.

I'll call Judge Ellis.

>> You can't.

I told the judge you wanted to drop the charge.

>> You told him what?

>> Dad, you had Roy arrested on purely circumstantial evidence.

You took away everything that boy owned and made a fugitive out of him, it isn't fair.

>> Ah, he had it coming to him.

>> Well personally, I don't think he ever shot the Sovereign.

Dad, if he had, he wouldn't have come back here to give you that colt.

You're making a fool of yourself.

>> Susan.

You ain't never talked like that to your father before.

>> Dad, I'm sorry.

But you don't know what this is doing to you.

Your hatred of Roy has become an obsession with you.

You're so embittered, it's dominating your whole life.

Dad, you aren't the same anymore.

Your interest has changed.

You've neglected the ranch, you've gambled too much, you... >> Maybe so, Susan.

Maybe so.

>> Oh, Dad, I'm sorry.

I wouldn't hurt you for anything in the world.

(soft music) (snoring) (soft dramatic music) (horse whinnies) (dramatic music) (knocking) >> Come in.

>> Hey son, have you got any baggage to go to the depot?

>> Nah, this is all the baggage I got.

>> Well you better get going 'cause the 1:40 is due here in a couple of minutes.

>> I'll make it all right.

>> Well, don't say I didn't tell you.

(train engine chugging) (soft music) (horse whinnies) (train engine chugging) (whistle blows) (dramatic music) (horse whinnies) (soft music) >> Watch him.

(horse whinnies) >> Trigger.

Trigger!

Get that rope off of him.

>> Bud, this ain't your horse anymore.

It belongs to our boss over there.

>> That's right, Rogers.

>> But I thought that-- >> It's a long story.

Come over to the office and I'll tell you all about it.

Get that horse back to ranch and keep him outta sight.

Come on over.

>> Why all the red tape, Mr. Scoville?

If you wanted Trigger, why didn't you buy him yourself at the auction?

>> Because I didn't want anybody to know I had him until the proper time.

Gabby Kendrick's been carrying off the honors around here too long.

I spotted Trigger as a fine animal and plan on training him to beat anything that Kendrick had.

>> That's what I had hoped to do, Mr. Scoville.

Kendrick called Trigger everything but a horse and I wanted to make him eat those words.

>> Brett: Maybe you can yet.

>> What do you mean?

>> Brett: How would you like to go to work for me and take on the job of training Trigger?

>> It's a deal.

Sounds like the next best thing to owning him myself.

>> Son, you got yourself a job.

>> Roy: Thanks.

(upbeat music) >> Well, what do you think of her?

>> I think that horse was running backwards.

Any animal I own can beat that time.

>> Would you like to make a bet?

>> I ain't making no bets.

Quit gambling.

>> (laughs) That's a laugh.

>> Well, you want to bet at it?

Oh, shucks.

>> Mr. Kendrick, you're a sporting man.

I'll make you a sporting proposition.

I have your IOUs for half the value of your ranch.

Is that right?

>> Yeah.

>> I'll make you a deal, double or nothing.

If you win, you get your IOUs back.

If I win, I get your ranch.

>> You mean you'd let, I couldn't do that.

That wouldn't be giving you a fair shake.

>> I'm willing.

I'm willing to run any horse I've got against any horse that you've got.

Winner takes everything.

>> Well, you asked for it.

It's a deal.

>> Okay, partner.

Well, I'm glad you could come by.

>> Yeah, thanks.

>> And I'll see you Monday.

>> Yeah.

(engine rumbling) >> Very good, Susan.

>> It's all right.

(men muttering) >> How's she doing?

>> Better by the minute.

48 seconds flat.

>> Yeah, I don't think we've got nothing to worry about.

I just come from Scoville's ranch.

You never did see such a terrible bunch of nags as he's got.

(laughing) >> How'd he do this time?

>> Getting better every run, 48 seconds flat.

>> If he went any faster, he'd have to have wings.

>> Everybody's gonna be surprised when that horse runs in the race.

>> I know one man in particular that's gonna be surprised.

(laughs) (upbeat music) >> Ain't a horse here that's fit to be in the same race with the Golden Empress.

Well, it's up to you, kid.

You just gotta win this race.

>> Now, haven't we won every year?

Everything's going to be fine.

>> Yeah but it's more important this year.

Susan, you're riding for the ranch.

I bet the ranch against them IOUs I gave Scoville.

>> Dad, you didn't.

>> Oh, darn it.

>> Mr. Kendrick, Susan, they just now entered him.

It's a dark horse and he's riding for Mr. S, Mr. S, honest, he is.

>> Oh, talk sense, you blathering idiot.

Who's riding what dark horse for who?

>> Mr. S, oh, Mr. S, Scoville!

Look!

>> I knew you held a grudge, but I didn't think you would carry it this far.

>> This is not a grudge, Miss Kendrick.

I told your father I'd train this horse to beat anything the Kendrick ranch has or ever had.

I did, today's the day I'll prove it.

>> Did you have to prove it by making that horse a Scoville entry?

>> Miss Kendrick, a year ago, I offered to give this horse to your father, remember?

He could've been your entry.

>> Mr. Kendrick.

Looks like I put one over on you.

>> Think so?

Well you listen to this, Mr. Scoville.

I got a good horse here and I'm still gonna win.

>> Wouldn't like to make another little bet, would you?

>> You're darn tootin' I would.

I'll bet anything I got on the Empress.

>> Dad, don't you think you've bet enough already?

>> This is just a side bet, Miss Kendrick.

(upbeat music) >> Bob: Roy.

>> Yes, Bob.

>> You've been keeping this horse undercover for a whole year?

>> Sure have.

>> It's kind of a mean trick, Roy.

I mean, racing the Kendricks with the colt that was sired right out of their own stock.

>> They asked for it.

>> This race means no pluck to him, Roy.

They lose it, they lose their ranch too.

>> The old man bet Scoville the ranch against his IOUs.

>> That's not my fault.

I don't owe the Kendricks anything.

>> How can you say a thing like that after they got you out of jail?

>> The Kendricks got me out of jail?

>> Miss Susan did.

She fronted for you at the magistrate and then fixed it up with your father.

>> Why didn't you tell me this before?

>> 'Cause Miss Susan told us not to.

>> Rogers, we all set?

>> I'm sorry, Mr. Scoville, but I'm not riding the race today.

>> You're not riding?

You're serious?

>> Yes, sir.

>> Well, you've got to ride.

You know that horse wouldn't carry any other jockey, even if I could get one.

Do you realize what this will do to me if I scratch Trigger?

Why, I'll lose everything I've got in him, and that's some investment.

>> Well I think I can make up most of your investment, Mr. Scoville.

I've been saving my wages.

Would you sell Trigger to me?

>> He's not for sale.

Wait a minute.

Maybe we can make a deal.

You like that horse, don't you?

>> I sure do.

>> All right, I'll give him to you, a gift.

And all I ask you to do is ride and win.

These gentlemen here are your witnesses.

Is it a deal?

>> Well naturally, I want to own Trigger but-- >> This is your chance.

By winning the race, you get the only son of the Golden Sovereign.

>> Yes but without the papers to prove it.

>> What proof do you need?

You know that he's not the son of the wild stallion.

>> What wild stallion?

>> Why, the one that had the fight with the Sovereign.

>> What fight, Mr. Scoville?

>> That morning on the range.

Didn't you say something about seeing a wild stallion?

>> No, I didn't.

>> Well, that's funny, I thought you did.

I must've heard it someplace else.

Well Roy, get outta the post and win and the Trigger's yours.

>> Boys, there was a wild stallion out there on the range the day the Sovereign was shot.

And there was a fight between the two stallions.

But how did Scoville know that unless he was there?

>> Didn't you say you saw three men out there that day?

>> And one of them was Scoville.

>> Yes, and the other two could've been Hunter and Carson.

>> Thanks for the tip, Roy.

Think the boys and me better have a little talk with Mr. Hunter and Mr. Carson.

>> Well.

You boys watch that Kendrick girl on the Golden Empress.

If she gives Rogers too much competition, get her in a pocket and keep her there, you understand?

All right.

(upbeat trumpet music) (upbeat music) >> Announcer: They're on their way to the post for the sixth race.

A special race for stock horses.

Number one is Cleveland, a Scoville lender.

Number two is Devil's Bloom, three is Senorita.

>> Well, it won't be long now.

>> Announcer: The second Scoville, five is Blue Boy, six Royal Flush, seven Black Beauty, eight Lonestar, nine Sundown, 10 Footloose, 11 is Golden Empress ridden by Miss Susan Kendrick, and the last is Trigger, number 12, ridden by Roy Rogers.

There they go.

Firefly takes the lead on the race by two lengths.

Number one goes fast, moving up on the outside, and then it's Golden Empress, Trigger, Black Beauty, Lonestar, and Sundown.

They're going to the first turn.

It's filled, Firefly by two lanes, second is Leapman by two lanes, then Golden Empress, Trigger, Black Beauty, Lonestar-- >> Go, get up there!

Come on, Golden Empress.

>> Announcer: They are rounding the turn and here comes Trigger, moving up fast on the outside.

Trigger has passed Golden Empress and he's still moving up.

Trigger passes Leapman and Firefly.

It's Trigger in the lead by two legs.

Firefly second, Leapman third, and Golden Empress on the end.

>> Get over, I'm coming through!

Move over, let me through!

>> Who's stopping you?

>> Look at them two heels, they got Susan in a pocket.

What are they trying to do, kill her?

Judges!

Protest, protest!

>> Move over!

>> Announcer: And Trigger has moved far out into the lead.

>> Let me through!

>> Trigger's race now.

In second place, it's Leapman, Firefly-- >> Susan: Move over!

>> Announcer: Rogers is pulling up on Trigger.

>> What's the matter with Rogers?

He's pulling up.

>> I'd say he is.

Looks like he's got his feet on the dashboard.

>> Hey, move over and let her through.

>> Try and make us.

>> Okay, you asked for it.

>> Announcer: Golden Empress gets through on the lane.

>> Atta girl, Susan, atta girl.

>> Announcer: Now they're going into the final turn.

Golden Empress at the lead, but Trigger is moving up.

It's Golden Empress and Trigger.

Golden Empress on the rail, Trigger moving up on the outside.

They're turning the hole.

Golden Empress holding ahead, Trigger moving up.

Relentlessly, Golden Empress and Trigger.

Trigger is coming up beside Golden Empress.

They're almost neck and neck.

It's Golden Empress in front still by a hair.

And now they're going for the finish line.

It's Golden Empress by a hair.

They're head to head.

It's Golden Empress on the rail, Trigger on the outside.

And Golden Empress wins by a hole.

>> Oh yeah, we done it!

Yep, we've done it!

>> That race had have been two yards longer, your race had won second.

>> Yeah, but it wasn't two yards over.

>> Ah, you're still at a loss.

If Rogers hadn't have pulled up to break up that pocket.

>> Ah, some folks ain't never satisfied.

>> Oh, applesauce, come on.

>> Roy.

All I can say is thank you.

I know it cost you the race.

>> Cost me a lot more than that.

We'll start off even the next time.

(upbeat music) (clapping) >> Thank you, friends.

I'm almost as proud to have you all with me tonight as I was to win that race today.

(laughing) Let's cut out the talking and do a little eating, eh?

(cheering) Frankly, I'm hungry.

(people chatting) >> Everybody's having a good time, I hope?

>> Oh yeah, we're having a fine time.

>> I just thought I'd drop around, pay my respects.

Nobody can say that Scoville can't take it.

>> Sure glad to hear that, ain't you, Bob?

>> Yeah, sure am.

>> Brett: Well, I'll be seeing you later.

>> Yeah.

>> Scoville, I'm arresting you.

>> Arresting me?

What for?

>> Horse killing.

For shooting the Golden Sovereign three years ago.

>> Why, you're crazy.

>> I don't think so.

I have two of your men, Hunter and Carson, locked up.

And they did a bit of talking.

>> That's a lie.

>> Oh no it ain't.

They talked all right.

>> You better come with me, Mr. Scoville.

>> All right, Sheriff.

But I'll tear this up in a minute.

>> Well, Roy.

A lifetime of an old codger like me is liable to make a lot of mistakes.

I'm asking you to forget all that I've done to you.

>> Forgotten, Mr. Kendrick.

>> Yeah, come on.

Got a little something to show you.

>> Fine.

(upbeat music) Trigger!

(clapping) You mean that you own him, Mr. Kendrick?

>> Nope, you own him.

>> Me?

>> Yeah.

See, I had a little side bet with Scoville.

(upbeat music) (tires squealing) >> It's about time you got here.

>> I'm here, ain't I?

>> You'd never get here.

>> This is some unusual.

>> It is unusual.

(people chattering) >> Looks like I'm just in time.

>> Swell.

>> Here, hold this.

(upbeat music) (horse whinnies) >> Take it easy, old boy.

We've never lost a father yet.

(laughing) No, we haven't.

(playful music) >> That's a girl, that's a good girl.

Quiet now, quiet now.

Quiet now, girl.

(soft music) It's a boy.

(cheering) >> I knew it!

(laughs) (people chattering) >> It's another boy.

(laughing) >> Roy: Wait 'til Trigger sees this.

(upbeat music)