The Six Shooter
The Capture of Stacy Gault
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The Six Shooter stars Jimmy Stewart as Britt Ponset, a wandering cowboy whose travels across the American West bring him into contact with people facing difficult choices and dangerous situations. Britt is a capable gunman, but he is also thoughtful and humane, often looking for a way to resolve trouble without violence.
Each installment is a self-contained Western drama, built around a new town, encounter, or conflict. Stewart’s relaxed, distinctive voice gives Britt an easygoing presence, while the supporting performances and sound effects help evoke the open range, frontier communities, and the tensions that can arise between their residents.
The series balances action and suspense with warmth and reflection. Its stories are less about gunplay for its own sake than about character, justice, and the consequences of a choice. Stewart’s understated performance makes Britt an engaging guide through a vivid radio Western.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.