by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Southern sympathizer Fred Kyle (Cameron Mitchell arrives in Virginia City, hoping to raise money for the Confederate cause. Upon learning that the citizens' loyalties are evenly divided, Kyle attempts to stir up hostility for his own benefit. The Cartwrights become involved when Little Joe begins to be swayed by his longtime friend Kyle. Others in the cast are Stacey Harris as Regis, Howard Wendell as a mine owner, and Marianne Stewart as Lily. First shown on January 16, 1960, "House Divided" was written by Al C. Ward.
