Episode
Wagon Train: The Swift Cloud Story
Overview
During an Indian attack on the wagon train, Major Adams spares the life of Swift Cloud, crippled son of the Indian Chief. Adams is shocked to learn that Swift Cloud's condition is the result of a vicious attack by a half-breed. The chief sends his son with the wagon train to go see a city doctor who might be able to cure him.
Details
- Series
- Wagon Train
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 27
- Air date
- 1959-04-08
- Runtime
- 51 min
Episode context
The Swift Cloud Story is Episode 27 in Season 2 of Wagon Train. It aired on 1959-04-08. The runtime is 51 min.
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