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.

en
Western
Drama
Created By

First Aired on

Sep 24, 1957

2 seaons till May 26, 1959

Popularity: 27.0936
4 votes
Networks
(US)
Production

Louis F. EdelmanCalifornia Film Enterprises

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: An Act of Faith

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 69 episodes

Season 1

Aired

37 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Vigilantes Begin30 min

    Arriving in San Francisco in search of gold, Dion Patrick is almost shanghaied to China.

  • Episode 2All That Glitters30 min

    A gold prospector is about to be hung for attempting to take back money from a dishonest poker player he thinks cheated him.

  • Episode 3The Noose30 min

    Vigilantes disagree on whether to try to lynch a man accused of robbing Dion Patrick.

  • Episode 4The Avenger30 min

    When a reporter is murdered, Dion sets out to seek vengeance.

  • Episode 5The Search for Lucy Manning30 min

    Rev. Spangler tries to help a young girl involved with notorious outlaws.

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