Hoppy has to bust up a gang of outlaws with the help of his sidekicks Shanghai and Johnny. As usual, he walks through the fusillade unscathed.Hoppy has to bust up a gang of outlaws with the help of his sidekicks Shanghai and Johnny. As usual, he walks through the fusillade unscathed.Hoppy has to bust up a gang of outlaws with the help of his sidekicks Shanghai and Johnny. As usual, he walks through the fusillade unscathed.
James Ellison
- Johnny Nelson
- (as Jimmy Ellison)
George 'Gabby' Hayes
- Shanghai McHenry
- (as George Hayes)
Al Bridge
- Sam Porter
- (as Alan Bridge)
Don Brookins
- Singing Cowhand
- (uncredited)
Art Green
- Singing Cowhand
- (uncredited)
Tom London
- Dealer
- (uncredited)
Robert McKenzie
- Storekeeper
- (uncredited)
Pascale Perry
- Man in Bank
- (uncredited)
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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.
- i-shaolinmaster
- Oct 22, 2020
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe fourth of 66 Hopalong Cassidy movies.
- GoofsHoppy takes a large amount of money to the bank for deposit, but leaves without getting a receipt.
- Quotes
[to Johnny, who has a bad hangover]
Hopalong Cassidy: You look like the tail end of a hard winter.
- ConnectionsEdited into Prairie Vengeance (1951)
- SoundtracksThe Call of the Prairie
(uncredited)
Music by Vee Lawnhurst
Lyrics by Tot Seymour
Performed by Chill Wills and His Avalon Boys
Details
- Runtime1 hour 3 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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