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Bonanza · S01E09

Mr. Henry Comstock

Still from Bonanza S01E09

Summary

In a flashback, the legendary prospector arrives on the Ponderosa and participates in the founding of Virginia City. Coincidentally, guest star Jack Carson played a teller at the Comstock Bank and Trust in the 1942 film, "Gentleman Jim". This early classic was the second episode filmed.

Guest stars

  • Victor Sen Yung as Hop Sing
  • Jack Carson as Henry T.P. Comstock
  • Jack Mather as Heck Turner
  • Bruce Gordon as Chief Winnemucca
  • Abel Fernandez as Lean Knife
  • Ron Nyman as Miner (uncredited)
  • Joanne Sages as Princess Saratucci