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We love this film as we do all of the Hopalong series of films and TV series. We especially liked this one as it was filmed at Blue Canyon, AZ and Sedona of all places. This was a real change up from the Alabama Hills and Lone Pine in CA where many of the Hoppy films were filmed. You will never see films made like this again. The large number of mustangs and often large herds of cattle making their appearance. Hoppy never disappoints and it is always great to see a happy ending. We watch this title often and it is no wonder Hoppy was a hero of the day and still is in our hearts along with his wonderful horse Topper. However, the Hoppy horse who starred in this film was King Nappy who was later injured and Topper took his place permanently.

Hubby and I watch this movie a lot. We never get tired of the many Tim McCoy movies we watch. We, of course have memorized much of the dialogue and communicate with each other in the Code of The Cactus manner. Cacti communcate in ways only Westerners understand. Hubby got a spine through his boot and into his foot after a cactus communication. We, also, love Magpie (Ben Corbett) who is in many of the Tim McCoy movies. Mr. Corbett did 283 films in his career so he was a seasoned performer with loads of personality. This film is fun and good family entertainment in my opinion. The good guys always seize the day.

This is one of my favorite Hoppy movies. I love the theme song and believe it to typify that era of the Lonesome Cowboy. I just wish one of today's Country singers would record a new version sticking to the original, of course. I can't find the music anywhere unfortunately. Another element of this movie I found endearing was Willie Fung as Wong. In mu opinion, Willie Fung should have a star on the Hollywood boardwalk. He did numerous movies without being credited and did 6 to 9 movies a year. He was a hardworking actor who fit the bill of the times as an Asian character. I can't leave a review without mentioning my favorite horse of all time, Topper. He was not only beautiful, he had personality and was the best partner a cowboy could have. When watching Hoppy movies pay close attention to Topper's interaction with other horses especially Lucky's horse Copper. Topper was an intelligent and affectionate horse as well as a fine actor. In the movie Three Men from Texas pay attention to the beginning of the film where Lucky and Hoppy are riding along and come to a halt. Watch Topper's interaction with Lucky's horse in this one. It's the call of the prairie in my heart.