Maverick: Black Fire (1958)
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Flamboyant character actor Hans Conried delivers a surprisingly low-key performance as Homer Eakins, the black sheep of a prominent family. Hoping to claim his share of his clan's estate, Homer asks Bret to impersonate him and pay a visit to wealthy General Eakins (Will Wright). Thoroughly convinced that Bret is Homer, the Colonel takes a liking to him, much to the dismay of Eakins' greedy relatives. Before long, the heirs to the Eakins fortune are being bumped off one by one, and Bret finds himself a murder suspect...and the most likely next victim. This episode is narrated by Bret's brother Bart (Jack Kelly), who otherwise does not appear. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Charles Bateman - Cousin Jeff
- Hans Conried - Homer Eakins
- Harry Harvey - Cousin Seeby
- David McMahon - Sheriff
- Dan Sheridan - Luther
- Will Wright - General Eakins
- Jimmy Horan - Cousin Pliney
- Theona Bryant - Cousin Hope
- Jane Darwell - Mrs. Knowles
- Edith Leslie - Cousin Elizabeth
- Emory Parnell - Cousin Lonnie
- John Vivyan - Cousin Millard
- George O'Hanlon - Cousin Elmo
- Director(s):
- Leslie Martinson
- Writer(s):
- Howard Browne, Marion Hargrove
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