Zeb Bascomb alias Ezekiel 'Zeke' Smith (played by Wallace Beery) is a protagonist in Bad Bascomb.
A notorious outlaw wanted by federal marshals who hides in a Mormon wagon train carrying gold. He gradually bonds with a little girl named Emmy and her grandmother, eventually renouncing his criminal life. He thwarts his partner's gold theft plan, saves the train from an Indian attack, and surrenders to a marshal while protecting the Mormons from learning his true identity. Emmy (played by Margaret O'Brien) is a protagonist in Bad Bascomb.
A rambunctious little girl who attaches herself to Bascomb and quickly develops a strong affection for him. Her bond with Bascomb plays a pivotal role in his moral transformation and decision to abandon his outlaw lifestyle.
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Characters
Zeb Bascomb alias Ezekiel 'Zeke' Smith
(played by Wallace Beery) — protagonist
A notorious outlaw wanted by federal marshals who hides in a Mormon wagon train carrying gold. He gradually bonds with a little girl named Emmy and her grandmother, eventually renouncing his criminal...
Emmy
(played by Margaret O'Brien) — protagonist
A rambunctious little girl who attaches herself to Bascomb and quickly develops a strong affection for him. Her bond with Bascomb plays a pivotal role in his moral transformation and decision to aband...
Key Relationships
Zeb Bascomb alias Ezekiel 'Zeke' Smith → Emmy
(Family Guardian)
Story Analysis
A notorious outlaw finds moral redemption through unexpected familial bonds while evading law enforcement and confronting his criminal partner.
