TV series
Stories of the Century is a 39-episode Western television series starring Jim Davis that ran in syndication through Republic Pictures between January 23, 1954, and March 11, 1955.
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Stories of the Century is a 39-episode Western television series starring Jim Davis that ran in syndication through Republic Pictures between January 23, 1954, and March 11, 1955.
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Episode 1
Railroad Detective Matt Clark and his assistant Frankie Adams investigate the stealing of a herd of horses belonging to the U. S. Cavalry. They learn that the leader of the outlaws is a woman named Belle Starr.
Directed by William WitneyWritten by Maurice TombragelGuest stars Marie Windsor, Ric Roman, Stuart Randall, Steve Darrell
Episode 2
Matt and Frankie set out on the trail of cattle rustlers led by one of the West's youngest and most notorious outlaws.
Directed by William WitneyWritten by Maurice TombragelGuest stars Richard Jaeckel, Richard Travis, Robert "Buzz" Henry, Tom Steele, Dale Van Sickel
Episode 3
Railroad detectives Matt Clark and Frankie Adams pursue the vengeful James brothers, Frank and Jesse, who declare war on the law after their young half-brother is killed in a police ambush.
Directed by William WitneyWritten by Maurice TombragelGuest stars Lee Van Cleef, Dale Van Sickel, Tyler MacDuff, Richard Travis
Episode 4
Railroad detectives Matt Clark and Frankie Adams go after Apache chief Geronimo, who has been identified by Joe Burns, the night watchman of the railroad yards, as the leader of a band of freight-car robbers.
Directed by William WitneyWritten by Maurice TombragelGuest stars Chief Yowlachie, Robert Shayne, Pat Hogan, Brett King, Emile Meyer
Episode 5
The U.S. Army calls on Matt Clark (Jim Davis) to help subdue an Indian uprising led by Sioux chief Crazy Horse. Frankie: Mary Castle.
Directed by William WitneyWritten by Maurice TombragelGuest stars Bruce Bennett, Lyle Talbot, Ric Roman, Steve Darrell
Episode 6
Matt and Frankie head to Sweetwater, Wyoming where major cattle ranches are suffering heavy losses. A woman nicknamed Cattle Kate becomes the focus due the number of livestock she sells despite her small operation.
Directed by William WitneyWritten by Milton RaisonGuest stars Jean Parker, James Seay, Francis McDonald, Tom Monroe, Herbert Heyes
Episode 7
Henry Plummer is elected sheriff of Bannack, Mont., on a law-enforcement ticket---but then he promptly turns to crime. Matt: Jim Davis. Frankie: Mary Castle.
Directed by William WitneyWritten by Milton Raison
Episode 8
Matt (Jim Davis) and Frankie join a circus to trap an escaped killer. Frankie: Mary Castle.
Directed by William Witney
Episode 9
Psychopathic killer Harry Tracy's senseless brutality disgusts even the members of his own gang. Matt: Jim Davis.
Directed by William WitneyGuest stars Fess Parker
Episode 10
Directed by William Witney
Episode 11
Directed by William Witney
Episode 12
Directed by William Witney
Episode 13
Directed by William Witney
Episode 14
Directed by William Witney
Episode 15
Directed by William Witney
Episode 16
Directed by William Witney
Episode 17
Directed by William Witney
Episode 18
Directed by William Witney
Episode 19
Directed by William Witney
Episode 20
Outlaw Butch Cassidy's sense of humor proves his undoing. Matt: Jim Davis. Frankie: Mary Castle.
Directed by William Witney
Episode 21
Directed by William Witney
Episode 22
Directed by William WitneyGuest stars James Best
Episode 23
"Black Jack" Ketchum took Martha Cullen's husband from her and now he has talked her son into joining his gang. Matt: Jim Clark. Frankie: Mary Castle.
Directed by William Witney
Episode 24
Matt and Frankie witness a boy's murder, which plunges them into a Wyoming range war. Matt: Jim Davis. Frankie: Mary Castle.
Directed by William Witney
Episode 25
Matt Clark (Jim Davis) and Frankie Adams trail a gunman who started the biggest prairie fire in Texas history as part of a swindle. Frankie: Mary Castle.
Directed by William Witney
Episode 26
The Civil War is long over, but two Southern sympathizers are still at it---terrorizing Yankees in the Southwest. Matt: Jim Davis.
Directed by William Witney
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Jim DavisMatt Clark
Mary CastleFrankie Adams
Kristine MillerMargaret "Jonesy" Jones
Fess Parker
Paul Newlan
James Best
Laurette LuezFelicia
Richard JaeckelWilliam H. Bonney aka Billy the Kid
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