Ace Ross (played by Brian Donlevy) appears in Waco.
Waco's old partner who is recruited to serve as his deputy. Although he initially assists Waco in cleaning up Emporia, he eventually abandons him during the escalating conflict, leaving Waco to face overwhelming odds alone until allies intervene. Sam Stone (played by Wendell Corey) appears in Waco.
A local preacher who partners with George Gates to persuade Mayor Ned West to pardon Waco for the sheriff position. He later reconciles with his wife Jill, joins forces with the mayor to aid Waco, and ultimately dies in the final confrontation. George Gates (played by John Agar) appears in Waco.
A town businessman who collaborates with Preacher Sam Stone to recommend Waco's release from jail to Mayor Ned West. His suggestion initiates the chain of events that brings Waco into Emporia to take charge as the new sheriff. Ma Jenner (played by Anne Seymour) appears in Waco.
Ned West (played by Robert Lowery) appears in Waco.
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Characters
Ace Ross
(played by Brian Donlevy) — supporting
Waco's old partner who is recruited to serve as his deputy. Although he initially assists Waco in cleaning up Emporia, he eventually abandons him during the escalating conflict, leaving Waco to face o...
Sam Stone
(played by Wendell Corey) — supporting
A local preacher who partners with George Gates to persuade Mayor Ned West to pardon Waco for the sheriff position. He later reconciles with his wife Jill, joins forces with the mayor to aid Waco, and...
George Gates
(played by John Agar) — supporting
A town businessman who collaborates with Preacher Sam Stone to recommend Waco's release from jail to Mayor Ned West. His suggestion initiates the chain of events that brings Waco into Emporia to take...
Ma Jenner
(played by Anne Seymour) — minor
Ned West
(played by Robert Lowery) — minor
Key Relationships
Ma Jenner → George Gates
(Conflict Opposing Faction)
Ma Jenner → Ned West
(Conflict Opposing Faction)
Ma Jenner → Sam Stone
(Conflict Opposing Faction)
Sam Stone → Ace Ross
(Alliance Battle Ally)
Ned West → Ace Ross
(Alliance Battle Ally)
Sam Stone → Ned West
(Social Town Ally)
George Gates → Ned West
(Professional Political Advisor)
Sam Stone → George Gates
(Alliance Co-Conspirators)
Story Analysis
A pardoned gunfighter restores order in a lawless Wyoming town while navigating betrayal and revenge.
