Death Valley Days (TV Series)

The Wild West's Biggest Train Holdup (1965)

Gilbert Green: Howell Hendricks

Quotes 

• [discussing Sheriff Jackson] 

  Howell Hendricks : You know as well as I do with the railroad finished, people pouring into town, more mines opening up - the job is too big for a tired old man... and that's what he is. And that's all he is.

  Deputy Jim Brand : Not to me, Mr. Hendricks. If it wasn't for him takin' a chance on me, I'd still be an out-of-work cowhand going no place.

  Howell Hendricks : Jim, loyalty is fine and I admire you for it, but let's be practical.

  Deputy Jim Brand : Like how?

  Howell Hendricks : [pointing to a favorable newspaper headline]  This should be enough to get you elected. If you wait any longer, you'll have more competition. Right now, you're way ahead of the rush.

  Deputy Jim Brand : Tell me - what difference does it make to you who's sheriff and who's not?

  Howell Hendricks : I want to see Washoe County get ahead - Nevada get ahead.

  Deputy Jim Brand : Now is that the railroad talking or you talking?

  Howell Hendricks : Both.

  Deputy Jim Brand : Now which talks first - the kite or the tail?