Lawman (1958)

S1E18 The Runaway

Ben Steed, a soldier with dreams of becoming a writer, finds himself at odds with his father, an army colonel who insists he remain in the military. Seeking a way out, Ben decides to leave, not with the intention of deserting, but to escape the pressure. Adding to the tension, he has secretly married his girlfriend, whom his father disapproves of. Meanwhile, a troublemaker is plotting revenge against the Colonel, further complicating Ben's situation and threatening to unravel his plans for a new life.