01 May 1976
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
A Western-genre narrative, loosely woven from old clips from B-Western features.
Silver on the Sage
SIX-GUN SPEAKS A LANGUAGE ALL ITS OWN!
Hoppy goes undercover as a gambler from the East when Bar 20 cattle are stolen by unknown rustlers. Brennan/Talbot are twin brothers (one a casino owner, the other a rancher) and Hoppy believes they provide alibis for each other while one is out committing crimes. Hoppy gets a job in the casino to learn more but is exposed when a gambling gunslinger notices him.
Top Billed Cast
William Boyd Hopalong Cassidy
Russell Hayden Lucky Jenkins
George 'Gabby' Hayes Windy Halliday
Ruth Rogers Barbara Hamilton
Stanley Ridges Earl Brennan / Dave Talbot
Frederick Burton Tom Hamilton
Jack Rockwell City Marshal
Roy Barcroft Henchman Ewing
Ed Cassidy Pierce
Wen Wright Lane
Buzz Barton Hamilton Ranch Cowhand
Hank Bell Deputy
Horace B. Carpenter Card Player
Jess Cavin Townsman
Jim Corey Baker
Dick Dickinson Card Player
Herman Hack Winning Card Player
Johnny Luther Barfly
Bud McClure Deputy
Bruce Mitchell Bartender at Brennan's Place
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