Four Faces West (1948) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Bank robbery in Santa Maria

   Ross McEwen quietly robs a bank in Santa Maria and forces the banker Frenger to accompany him. He eventually releases Frenger miles away, minus Frenger's boots and with only an IOU for the $2,000 he took.

   Where

   Santa Maria, NM

2. 2

   Frenger offers a reward

   Back in town, Frenger offers a reward of $3,000, dead or alive. The bounty raises the stakes for everyone pursuing McEwen and intensifies the chase.

   Where

   Santa Maria, NM

3. 3

   Marshal Garrett warns bounty hunters

   Pat Garrett, the new marshal, cautions bounty hunters against unnecessary shooting, especially in the back. He sets a tone of caution and codes of conduct that will echo through the pursuit.

   Where

   Santa Maria, NM

4. 4

   Rattlesnake bite and Fay helps

   Before he can board a train, McEwen is bitten by a rattlesnake and slows his escape. A sympathetic passenger and Fay Hollister, a nurse, help him through the crisis, sparking an uneasy attraction.

   Where

   Santa Maria train station

5. 5

   Train stop and disguise

   The posse stops the train and searches it, but McEwen escapes capture by masquerading as the sleeping Hollister's husband, complete with a fake baby. A vague description of the robber allows the deception to slip past the authorities.

   Where

   On the train

6. 6

   Marquez notices the ruse

   Monte Marquez, a gambler among the passengers, observes enough to piece together what McEwen has done. He keeps the clue to himself as the train moves on.

   Where

   On the train

7. 7

   Tracks washed out near Albuquerque

   The train tracks are washed out near Albuquerque, forcing the group to divert along a mail-delivery route through the desert. McEwen uses the moment to stay ahead of the law while the others adjust to the new route.

   Where

   Near Albuquerque, NM

8. 8

   Fay learns of the posse and attraction grows

   Fay discovers a Santa Maria posse is after a wanted man and recalls where McEwen first came aboard. The knowledge intensifies their bond as they travel, even as the danger grows.

   Where

   Desert route toward Alamogordo

9. 9

   Alamogordo saloon and Burnett hires

   The duo reach an Alamogordo saloon run by Marquez's cousins, where cattleman Burnett offers to hire McEwen as a hand. The prospect of work provides a temporary shield against pursuit but also creates new tensions.

   Where

   Alamogordo, NM

10. 10

    Garrett and Waters arrive; engagement ring

    Garrett and Deputy Clint Waters arrive in town, forcing McEwen to plan an exit once more. Before leaving, he gives Fay an engagement ring, signaling a personal commitment amid the fugitive status.

    Where

    Alamogordo, NM

11. 11

    Fay captured by Garrett's men

    Fay rides along but is eventually separated and captured by Garrett's men. Her capture heightens the stakes for McEwen and the lawmen as the chase continues.

    Where

    Desert route near Alamogordo

12. 12

    Desert crossing and Florencio

    After a difficult desert crossing, McEwen encounters Florencio, a Mexican rancher whose family is ill. He stays to help and lights a signal fire to call for help from the law, showing his willingness to do the right thing.

    Where

    Desert; Florencio's ranch

13. 13

    Marquez, Garrett, Fay arrive; Florencio's relation

    Marquez arrives with Garrett and Fay, but Florencio explains McEwen is a stranger, since Florencio is a relative of Marquez. Marquez pretends the fugitive is unknown to avoid tipping off the authorities.

    Where

    Florencio's ranch vicinity

14. 14

    Turn himself in; marshal's vow

    Garrett is not fooled by the pretense, and McEwen is convinced to turn himself in. The marshal pledges to vouch for McEwen's good deed, paving the way to a possible resolution.

    Where

    Near Florencio's ranch