The Small Parade

Summary

In Coyote Wells to deliver some cattle, the Virginian, Trampas and Steve Hill encounter Martin Reese (David Wayne). Reese had lost his wife and children to smallpox, had sold his farm, and now travels giving lectures urging vegetarianism. His lectures are not received well in cattle country and when one of his hecklers is found murdered, Reese is the main suspect, is seen as a murderous loony and is pursued by a posse. On the way back to Medicine Bow the Shiloh cowboys encounter a woman, Ellen Beecher (Barbara Barrie), who knows of Reese's whereabouts. Ellen has several orphans in her care and the Virginian and crew become involved in trying to help Ellen with the children and in finding and protecting Reese from the vengeful posse.

Guest stars

• John Banner as Gus Schultz
• Tane McClure as Betty
• J. Pat O'Malley as Charlie Dell
• David Wayne as Martin Reese
• Morgan Woodward as Jack Bandon
• Roy Barcroft as Bill Goforth
• R.G. Armstrong as Ben Winters
• William Fawcett as Rider (uncredited)
• Ford Rainey as Sheriff Sam Roebuck
• Barbara Barrie as Ellen Beecher