The Californians
San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.
Cast: Richard Coogan, Sean McClory, Adam Kennedy
12HDCC
37 episodes
- 1. The Vigilantes BeginArriving in San Francisco in search of gold, Dion Patrick is almost shanghaied to China.12CC30minSep 24, 1957
- 2. All That GlittersA gold prospector is about to be hung for attempting to take back money from a dishonest poker player he thinks cheated him.12CC30minOct 1, 1957
- 3. The NooseVigilantes disagree on whether to try to lynch a man accused of robbing Dion Patrick.12CC30minOct 8, 1957
- 4. The AvengerWhen a reporter is murdered, Dion sets out to seek vengeance.12CC30minOct 15, 1957
- 5. The Search for Lucy ManningRev. Spangler tries to help a young girl involved with notorious outlaws.12CC30minOct 22, 1957
- 6. The Lost QueueThugs try to stop a group of Chinese immigrants from settling in the territory.12CC30minOct 29, 1957
- 7. The RegulatorsTo silence witnesses against their boss, outlaws kidnap McGivern's wife, Martha.12CC30minNov 5, 1957
- 8. Man from BostonJack is shot by a renegade, and Dion tries desperately to get a doctor to help him.12CC30minNov 12, 1957
- 9. The Barber's BoyThe Vigilantes are helped by a boy in their struggle to capture the vicious Regulators.12CC30minNov 19, 1957
- 10. The Magic BoxMartin Donovan plays the deadly game of politics the only way he knows how to.12CC30minNov 26, 1957
- 11. Little Lost ManThe vigilantes try to handle the problem of juvenile delinquency in San Francisco.12CC30minDec 3, 1957
- 12. Strange QuarantineEastern doctor's attempts to prevent a smallpox epidemic gets hampered.12CC30minDec 10, 1957
- 13. Truce of the TreeA fight for tolerance and brotherhood in San Francisco by Lord Charlie.12CC30minDec 17, 1957
- 14. The PO 8Patrick and McGivern look for a gold shipment stolen by a poetic bandit.12CC30minDec 31, 1957
- 15. The CowardThe cowardly justice of the peace must face outlaw Blackie Stuart.12CC30minJan 7, 1958
- 16. Panic on Montgomery StreetBanker Seth Woods implements a plan to prevent a threatened run on the bank.12CC30minJan 14, 1958
- 17. China DollDion Patrick gets into a poker game with unusual stakes while trailing a killer.12CC30minJan 21, 1958
- 18. Mr. ValejoDon Mariano Valejo is suspected of leading raids on Yankee settlements.12CC30minJan 28, 1958
- 19. The Alice Pritchard CaseA plot to blackmail Alice Pritchard is uncovered, but the blackmailer is killed.12CC30minFeb 4, 1958
- 20. The Man from ParisA Parisian couturier is ridiculed for his "unmanly" profession.12CC30minFeb 11, 1958
- 21. The DuelA series of duels is costing San Francisco some prominent citizens.12CC30minFeb 18, 1958
- 22. Sorley BoyMcGivern promotes a fight between Sorley Boy McDonald and the champion of England.12CC30minFeb 25, 1958
- 23. Gentleman from PhiladelphiaMarshal Matt Wayne looks for the men who killed his business partner.12CC30minMar 4, 1958
- 24. The MarshalOutlaws murder Father Holzer when he takes in a youngster who was helping them.12CC30minMar 11, 1958
- 25. Death by ProxyA Chinese laundryman confesses to a murder to get money for his family.12CC30minMar 18, 1958
- 26. The StreetMatt unknowingly appoints a man hired to kill him as a policeman.12CC30minMar 25, 1958
- 27. J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.Matt Wayne investigates the robbery of $50,000 from prospector J Jimmerson Jones.12CC30minApr 1, 1958
- 28. Skeleton in the ClosetAfter a blackmailer is found murdered, his victims become prime suspects.12CC30minApr 8, 1958
- 29. PipelineDoc Haley tangles with the owner of the water company regarding impure water.12CC30minApr 22, 1958
- 30. The FoundlingMatt thinks twice before arresting Alonzo Hicks. Later, when Alonzo is in jail, Matt has to care for his wild son.12CC30minApr 29, 1958
- 31. Second TrialMatt investigates the suspicious death of a prominent citizen.12CC30minMay 6, 1958
- 32. The Inner CircleWhile investigating a murder, Matt uncovers a crime syndicate.12CC30minMay 13, 1958
- 33. The Golden BrideA prospector promises a girl her weight in gold if she marries him.12CC30minMay 20, 1958
- 34. MuriettaMexican-American hostility stands in the way of a young girl's love.12CC30minMay 27, 1958
- 35. Shanghai QueenMatt almost lands at the bottom of the bay while trying to catch a gang of shanghaiing sailors.12CC30minJun 3, 1958
- 36. Bridal BouquetDolph Parker finds himself getting more than what he bargained for after importing a woman from the East to be his bride.12CC30minJun 10, 1958
- 37. Golden GrapesA family feud involves Matt when the son is accused of robbery.12CC30minJun 17, 1958
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The Californians
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San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Robert Sisk
- Studio
- Louis F. Edelman, California Film Enterprises
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
