Have Gun Will Travel

by Brian Wallace

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Have Gun Will Travel

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Brian Wallace

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Photograph - Photo-art

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I created a "Paladin" profile silhouette from the opening sequence of a "Have Gun - Will Travel" episode of the TV series staring Richard Boone. I used a new "all gray" cloud background and re-did the silhouette. I added a darkened holster on the side but made sure the iconic Knight Chess piece symbol was visible. I also superimposed the famous business card on the background clouds with the text, "HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL - WIRE PALADIN - SAN FRANCISCO" including the white Knight chess piece in the middle. I eliminated the edges of the card however.

This opening sequence is said to have been added in later episodes, where his silhouette profile full figure draws his gun while the camera zooms in on that portion. Sometimes you hear him say a line of dialogue from later in the show. He then holsters his gun.

In early episodes it appears he wears black clothing when on a job but in actuality it was midnight blue. In any case it definitely helped to give him an intimidating appearance.

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June 6th, 2021

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