Local settler, victim of gangland extortion and violence.
Easy is hired by Philip Judson to pose as the engineer who inspected the reservoir. In that false role, he reports that the reservoir is useless, supporting Judson and Turner's effort to drive ranchers away. Judson kills Easy to prevent him from talking and then makes Cannonball the scapegoat.
Jackson is one of the henchmen left behind after Gypsy kills Rankin and takes Tug away. He is assigned to dispose of Rankin's body but is interrupted by Dave and Chito, then rides away as they give chase. Later, he confesses that one of the Averys killed Rankin, and Mrs. O'Rielly identifies him.
A wounded man whom West finds being chased by Indians and sends to Rincon by stage. The townspeople mistake Joe for the marshal, and West asks him to maintain that assumption so West can investigate undercover. When Rusty is jailed, Joe refuses to confirm West's identity, but later admits that Rusty is the real marshal.
Assistant to the sheriff, enforces local law and assists in pursuits.
Jack is one of three rustlers who have stolen horses from ranchers and corralled them in Baxter Canyon. The gang plans to sell the horses to the Army at inflated prices with forged bills of sale. Jack is therefore among the criminals Whip targets when he infiltrates the gang to rescue Alice and end the rustling.
Buffalo Bill Cody comes to the aid of miner Rocky Ford and local ranchers as they fight crime lord King Carney. At Rocky's request, Cody disguises himself as the legendary masked figure The Ridin' Terror, who previously broke outlaw control in the area, and develops an offensive strategy with Rocky, Reb Morgan, and Ruth Morgan.
Local rancher and ally, assists Red Ryder in the prizefight subplot.
Corrupt town boss who controls the local law and water supply through intimidation.
John Watson's lawyer, who tells him that the sheriff refuses to help with the repeated stagecoach robberies. Cheyenne later suspects Baxter while investigating the attacks, but Baxter is killed before Cheyenne can question him. The summary establishes him as a source of information and a person of suspicion, without confirming his involvement in the gang.
Civilian passenger traveling during the governor escort.
The ruthless gang leader who orchestrates the initial robbery attempt against Kirk. He recruits the disloyal Andy to hijack the Hereford cattle drive and plans to force the herd into a canyon to kill Kirk and his crew. His scheme is ultimately foiled when Andy turns against him during the stampede.
Marshall Reed has 136 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Durango Kid Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Legend of the Northwest, Riding with Buffalo Bill, Mysterious Island. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
