Longhair - Western Audio Movie Based on a True Story
Project Overview
The story of "Longhair" is a Western Audio Movie based on the true 1887 showdown between two legends of Fort Worth, Texas: the corrupt former Marshal "Longhair Jim" Courtright and saloon owner Luke Short. The conflict ignites when Courtright, running an extortion racket, tries to muscle Short's successful White Elephant Saloon for "protection" money. The tensions quickly escalate into a duel, where the quicker draw, Luke Short, puts an end to Courtright's criminal reign, restoring order to the city's notorious district.
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The antagonist. A former Fort Worth City Marshal turned violent extortionist and racketeer, running the T.I.C. Commercial Agency. Heavy, confident, and authoritative voice, capable of sounding both charismatic and quickly enraged.
- english
- male adult
- texan
- adult
- all american accents
"Said the murder rate in this sorry town has been cut in half since I pinned this badge on. Said I'm the bravest damn lawman Texas ever saw."
"Tell them if they don't see the value in a clean window and a nice, dry stockroom, I won't be responsible for any accidents."
"I’ll shut down your operation, Short. I’ll run you out of Fort Worth in a barrel of tar."
The protagonist. Owner of the White Elephant Saloon. A legendary figure known for his composure. Calm, articulate, and unwavering voice, with a sharp, intelligent edge.
- english
- adult
- south texan
- male young adult
"Don't misunderstand, Hattie. The 'gentleman' part is for the customers. The gunfighter part is for men like Courtright."
"You won't, Jim. Because this conversation is over."
"Because Jim Courtright, for all his flaws, brought a strange kind of order to this place, and he was a prominent figure in the town's history. And, frankly, I don't want his ghost lingering around my saloon."
Short's professional friend and observer; a famous gunfighter in his own right.
- english
- male adult
- adult
- texan
"Reputations fade, Luke. The man used to be the law. He thinks he still owns this street."
"He meant that, Luke. He's been drinking all day. He's going to come back armed."
"It was self-defense, Luke. The whole thing."
The voice guiding the audience through the historical context and action.
- english
- adult
- male adult
- all accents
- male senior
"His name is Timothy Isaiah Courtright-'Longhair Jim.' Tonight, he's hunting another man's blood."
"The irony is bitter: in the span of a single decade, Longhair Jim became the biggest threat to the peace he swore to uphold."
"He died years later, in his own bed, of natural causes, a respectable man in his early forties."
Courtright's subordinate and assistant in the racket.
- english
- arizonan
- adult
- male adult
"They're right, sir. You stopped the killing."
"But, Marshal, you're the law. Can you run a private company?"
"I... I understand, Marshal. The payment is for accident prevention."
- english
- texan
- adult
- female young adult
"Yes, Mr. Short. He's usually better than that."
"We all feel safer with a true gentleman in charge."
"Longhair Jim? The Marshal?"
- english
- male senior
- adult
- irish (cork)
"Thank you, Mr. Courtright. We try to keep it respectable."
"I... I don't see the need, sir. Things have been quiet since you cleaned up the district."
"My wife is ill. I needed that money for the doctor."
the firm and impartial judicial authority who presides over Luke Short's hearing.
- english
- male senior
- adult
- south texan
"Order! Mr. Short, I understand that many in this town saw Mr. Courtright as a necessary evil."
"The facts are these: Courtright drew first, and you, sir, survived."
"The verdict is justifiable homicide. Luke Short, you are cleared of all charges."
Finn is a nervous saloon character and a cheat who serves as a victim in an early scene.
- english
- all american accents
- male young adult
- adult
"Watch your mouth, Jim. You been drinking."
"You son of a-!"
The Undertaker is the professional who manages Jim Courtright's large funeral.
- english
- male adult
- south texan
- adult
"Mr. Short."
"You shot the man, and you’re paying for his burial."
"Why?"
A Counting Man at the 1879 Election of the city Marshal
- english
- adult
- south texan
- male young adult
"...Four-hundred and seventy-two for O'Grady..."
"...Four-hundred and seven for Courtright..."
The Citys Official Election Man.
- english
- all american accents
- adult
- male adult
"The election is concluded. Michael O'Grady is the new City Marshal."
- english
- male teen
- male young adult
- adult
- texan
"Jim, you need to call it a night."
"You haven’t fought a fair fight in years."
- english
- male teen
- south texan
- adult
"Remember Charlie Storms? Short killed him in Tombstone. He was a good gun."
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