The Californians

The Californians

1957 · Western, Drama · 2 Seasons · 69 Episodes · 5.8

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.

Episodes

Season 1 Season 2

E11. The Vigilantes Begin30m · 1957-09-24Arriving in San Francisco in search of gold, Dion Patrick is almost shanghaied to China.E22. All That Glitters30m · 1957-10-01A gold prospector is about to be hung for attempting to take back money from a dishonest poker player he thinks cheated him.E33. The Noose30m · 1957-10-08Vigilantes disagree on whether to try to lynch a man accused of robbing Dion Patrick.E44. The Avenger30m · 1957-10-15When a reporter is murdered, Dion sets out to seek vengeance.E55. The Search for Lucy Manning30m · 1957-10-22Rev. Spangler tries to help a young girl involved with notorious outlaws.E66. The Lost Queue30m · 1957-10-29Thugs try to stop a group of Chinese immigrants from settling in the territory.E77. The Regulators30m · 1957-11-05To silence witnesses against their boss, outlaws kidnap McGivern's wife, Martha.E88. Man from Boston30m · 1957-11-12Jack is shot by a renegade, and Dion tries desperately to get a doctor to help him.E99. The Barber's Boy30m · 1957-11-19The Vigilantes are helped by a boy in their struggle to capture the vicious Regulators.E1010. The Magic Box30m · 1957-11-26Martin Donovan plays the deadly game of politics the only way he knows how to.E1111. Little Lost Man30m · 1957-12-03The vigilantes try to handle the problem of juvenile delinquency in San Francisco.E1212. Strange Quarantine30m · 1957-12-10Eastern doctor's attempts to prevent a smallpox epidemic gets hampered.E1313. Truce of the Tree30m · 1957-12-17A fight for tolerance and brotherhood in San Francisco by Lord Charlie.E1414. The PO 830m · 1957-12-31Patrick and McGivern look for a gold shipment stolen by a poetic bandit.E1515. The Coward30m · 1958-01-07The cowardly justice of the peace must face outlaw Blackie Stuart.E1616. Panic on Montgomery Street30m · 1958-01-14Banker Seth Woods implements a plan to prevent a threatened run on the bank.E1717. China Doll30m · 1958-01-21Dion Patrick gets into a poker game with unusual stakes while trailing a killer.E1818. Mr. Valejo30m · 1958-01-28Don Mariano Valejo is suspected of leading raids on Yankee settlements.E1919. The Alice Pritchard Case30m · 1958-02-04A plot to blackmail Alice Pritchard is uncovered, but the blackmailer is killed.E2020. The Man from Paris30m · 1958-02-11A Parisian couturier is ridiculed for his "unmanly" profession.E2121. The Duel30m · 1958-02-18A series of duels is costing San Francisco some prominent citizens.E2222. Sorley Boy30m · 1958-02-25McGivern promotes a fight between Sorley Boy McDonald and the champion of England.E2323. Gentleman from Philadelphia30m · 1958-03-04Marshal Matt Wayne looks for the men who killed his business partner.E2424. The Marshal30m · 1958-03-11Outlaws murder Father Holzer when he takes in a youngster who was helping them.E2525. Death by Proxy30m · 1958-03-18A Chinese laundryman confesses to a murder to get money for his family.E2626. The Street30m · 1958-03-25Matt unknowingly appoints a man hired to kill him as a policeman.E2727. J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.30m · 1958-04-01Matt Wayne investigates the robbery of $50,000 from prospector J Jimmerson Jones.E2828. Skeleton in the Closet30m · 1958-04-08After a blackmailer is found murdered, his victims become prime suspects.E2929. Pipeline30m · 1958-04-22Doc Haley tangles with the owner of the water company regarding impure water.E3030. The Foundling30m · 1958-04-29Matt thinks twice before arresting Alonzo Hicks. Later, when Alonzo is in jail, Matt has to care for his wild son.E3131. Second Trial30m · 1958-05-06Matt investigates the suspicious death of a prominent citizen.E3232. The Inner Circle30m · 1958-05-13While investigating a murder, Matt uncovers a crime syndicate.E3333. The Golden Bride30m · 1958-05-20A prospector promises a girl her weight in gold if she marries him.E3434. Murietta30m · 1958-05-27Mexican-American hostility stands in the way of a young girl's love.E3535. Shanghai Queen30m · 1958-06-03Matt almost lands at the bottom of the bay while trying to catch a gang of shanghaiing sailors.E3636. Bridal Bouquet30m · 1958-06-10Dolph Parker finds himself getting more than what he bargained for after importing a woman from the East to be his bride.E3737. Golden Grapes30m · 1958-06-17A family feud involves Matt when the son is accused of robbery.

Cast

Marshal Matthew Wayne

Martha McGivern