- Wyatt Earp: [Opening Narration] After the death of Old Man Clanton, titular head of the outlaws in southeastern Arizona, Doc Holliday realized there would be a contest for the leadership of the gang and that Sheriff Behan's vote would be a prize plum. He concocted a scheme to break up the gang by involving its factions in warfare over Behan. But like most of Doc's ideas, he ignored that fact that Marshal Earp was sworn to uphold the law.
- Wyatt Earp: [Closing Narration] Now the battle lines were clearly drawn. Wyatt, his brothers and Doc Holliday had to face the implacable hatred of Clanton outlaws and their allies. As Wyatt himself said, we could stay in Tombstone and shoot it out or we could turn in our stars and run. They determined to stay in Tombstone. The approaching battle of the OK Corral would become a great event in their lives. It was fast on its way.
- Doc Holliday: You know, I don't blame Jimmy Callum for being jealous of you. There are sensible women, and bad women. But a bad, sensible woman is a pearl of great price. A black pearl.
- John Behan: Quick, Doc, give me that letter.
- John Behan: I think I should let you suffer a while, Johnny. That's Jimmy Callum, the lady's husband .
- [hands over the letter, which Behan hurriedly pockets]
- John Behan: Thanks, Doc.
- Doc Holliday: Forget it. My life has suddenly become cluttered with good deeds. And now Deacon Earp has two brothers to help him keep me off the gallows. Nauseating, isn't it?
- Doc Holliday: [to Virgil Earp] I may be anything else you want to call me, but I happen to be very fond of your brother.
- John Behan: Doc took my coat, I want it back.
- Doc Holliday: Certainly, honorable sheriff. I went through the pockets last night.