Colt Comrades (1943)

Name: Colt Comrades
Genre: Action, Adventure, Western
Released: 1943-06-18
Duration: 67 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jay Kirby, Teddi Sherman, George Reeves

Colt Comrades (1943), directed by Lesley Selander, starring William Boyd and Andy Clyde.

06/18/1943 BR Action, Adventure and Western 1h 7m

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HOPPY OUTWITS THE OUTLAWS!...and signs their death warrants with his blazing gun!

Synopsis

Hoppy, California and Johnny partner up with brother and sister ranch owners, two of several who are having their access to water blocked by a dam owned by a greedy merchant in town, who is intent on driving them out and taking their land for himself.

Lesley SelanderDirector
Harry ShermanProducer
Harry Sinclair DragoStory
Michael WilsonScreenplay

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About the film

Colt Comrades is a 1943 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by Michael Wilson. The film stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jay Kirby, Teddi Sherman, Victor Jory, George Reeves and Douglas Fowley. The film was released on June 18, 1943, by United Artists.

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Plot

Hoppy, Johnny Travers, and California Carlson purchase a 50% stake in the Whitlock ranch, which is owned by siblings Lin and Lucy Whitlock. The ranch is on the verge of foreclosure due to an unpaid water bill, a result of the exorbitant fees imposed by the local land baron, Jebb Hardin (played by Victor Jory). Hardin controls the valley’s water rights and dominates the cattleman’s association, making it nearly impossible for independent ranchers to survive.

Determined to build a future, Hoppy and his comrades resign from the U.S. Marshal Service and invest in the ranch. However, instead of paying the overdue water bill, California Carlson is persuaded by Wildcat Willy to invest in oil drilling, believing it could be a lucrative opportunity. This decision causes tension among the partners, as both groups fear they will lose the ranch.

As drilling progresses, the situation grows dire, and Hardin tightens his grip on the valley, using his influence to block alternative solutions. Just when hope seems lost, the drilling operation unexpectedly strikes water instead of oil. This discovery not only saves the ranch but also disrupts Hardin’s monopoly, restoring balance to the community.

Cast

William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy

Andy Clyde as California Carlson

Jay Kirby as Johnny Travers

Teddi Sherman (billed as Lois Sherman) as Lucy Whitlock

Victor Jory as Jebb Hardin

George Reeves as Lin Whitlock

Douglas Fowley as Henchman Joe Brass

Herbert Rawlinson as Rancher Varney

Earle Hodgins as Wildcat Willie

Robert Mitchum as Dirk Mason

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External links

Colt Comrades at IMDb

Text from Colt Comrades on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Comrades

Trivia

It premiered on June 18, 1943, a Friday.
It runs 1h07 — short for a feature film.
It is film 47 of 66 in the Hopalong Cassidy franchise.
This film's quiz has 13 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosHarry Sherman Productions
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Lesley Selander Director
Harry Sherman Producer
Harry Sinclair Drago Story
Michael Wilson Screenplay

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What is Colt Comrades about?

Colt Comrades: Hoppy, California and Johnny partner up with brother and sister ranch owners, two of several who are having their access to water blocked by a dam owned by a greedy merchant in town, who is intent on driving them out and taking their land for himself.

Who directed Colt Comrades?

Colt Comrades was directed by Lesley Selander in 1943.

Who stars in Colt Comrades?

The cast of Colt Comrades includes William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jay Kirby, Teddi Sherman and George Reeves.

How long is Colt Comrades?

Colt Comrades runs for 67 minutes, or 1h07.

What is the correct order of the Hopalong Cassidy Collection films?

The Hopalong Cassidy Collection franchise has 66 films in the catalogue. In release order: Vida e Aventura; Olho de Águia; Sinal de Fogo; Corações Errantes; A Última Testemunha; Três Sobre a Pista; Heróis de Sempre; Missão Bem Cumprida.