The Mary Ellen Thomas Story

Summary

Mary Ellen is an orphan traveling west to join family, but members of the train reject her due to her surly disposition. Her only friend is Sally Mayhew, another girl traveling west with her family dying of consumption.

Guest stars

• Lillian O'Malley as Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
• Chick Hannan as Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
• Patty McCormack as Mary Ellen Thomas
• Claudia Bryar as Mrs. Mayhew
• Barbara Pepper as Mrs. Maybelle Gifford
• Ken Osmond as Tommy Jenkins
• Mario Gallo as Chief Red Cloud
• Ollie O'Toole as Stacy Gifford
• Bill Clark as Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
• Al Haskell as Wagon Train Member (uncredited)