Hoppy Serves a Writ (1943)
Overview
Posing as a cattle buyer, Hoppy crosses over into Oklahoma where the Jordan brother's and their outlaw gang operate outside the law. After receiving an unfriendly reception when he finds them, he, California, and Johnny rustle their cattle and drive across the river into Texas. He hopes they will cross over to retrieve their cattle and then he can arrest them.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.27 |
Directed By
George Archainbaud
Crew
George Archainbaud
Harry Sherman
Russell Harlan
Sherman A. Rose
Ralph Berger
Emile Kuri
Earl Moser
Clarence E. Mulford
Gerald Geraghty
TOP CAST
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Andy Clyde
California Carlson
Jay Kirby
Johnny Travers
Victor Jory
Tom Jordan
George Reeves
Steve Jordan
Jan Christy
Jean Hollister
Hal Taliaferro
Greg Jordan
Forbes Murray
Ben Hollister
Robert Mitchum
Rigney
Byron Foulger
Danvers
Earle Hodgins
Jim Belman
Roy Barcroft
Colby
Roy Bucko
Posse Rider
Bob Burns
Card Player
Ben Corbett
Card Player
Art Felix
Henchman
Herman Hack
Henchman
Art Mix
Henchman
Cliff Parkinson
Guard at Shack
Edward Peil Sr.
Card Player
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