Apache Country 1952  N/R, 62 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Francis X. Bushman, Harry Lauter, Mickey Simpson, Carolina Cotton, Gregg Barton, Mary Scott, Sydney Mason, Iron Eyes Cody, Tom London, Byron Foulger
Gene Autry sets out to discover who is illegally giving alcohol to the Apaches.
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Barbed Wire 1952  N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Anne James, William Fawcett, Clayton Moore, Leonard Penn, Michael Vallon, Terry Frost, Eddie Parker, Sandy Sanders
When the railroad threatens to interfere with cattle trails, Gene Autry rides to the rescue.
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Blue Canadian Rockies 1952  N/R, 58 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Carolina Cotton, Don Beddoe, Gail Davis, Tom London, Ross Ford, Mauritz Hugo, John Merton, Gene Roth
Murders at a dude ranch are the subject of Gene Autry's investigation in this musical Western.
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Borrowed Trouble 1948 N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Anne O'Neal, John Parrish, Cliff Clark, Helen Chapman, Earle Hodgins, Herbert Rawlinson, Elaine Riley, John Kellogg, Don Haggerty
When Steve (John Parrish) builds a saloon–in competition with another bar in town–next to Lucy's (Anne O'Neal) schoolhouse, she begins a feud by throwing apples through the bar's windows. When Lucy is kidnapped, Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd), along with sidekicks California (Andy Clyde) and Lucky (Rand Brooks), steps in to take care of the situation. This is the final film of the "Hopalong Cassidy" series of about 66 films–a series that featured action, humor, and often better-than-average plots.
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Dangerous Venture 1947 N/R, 59 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Fritz Leiber, Douglas Evans, Harry Cording, Betty Alexander, Francis McDonald, Neyle Morrow, Kenneth Tobey, Elaine Riley
An archeological expedition is formed to validate the claims that a Native American tribe is descended from the Aztecs. But trouble looms when one of the expedition members, in cahoots with a gang, tries to discredit the claim and loot the burial grounds. But along comes Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) and his sidekicks, California (Andy Clyde) and Lucky (Rand Brooks), to stop that nonsense.
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The Devil's Playground 1946 N/R, 62 min.
Genre: Action / Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Elaine Riley, Robert Elliott, Joseph J. Greene, Francis McDonald, Nedrick Young, Earle Hodgins, George Eldredge, Dewey Robinson, Merrill McCormick, Hank Bell, Bob Burns, John George
Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) and his pals California Carson (Andy Clyde) and Lucky Jenkins (Rand Brooks) come to the rescue of the widowed Mrs. Evans (Elaine Riley). She is looking for a hidden cache of gold, and the evil Judge Morton (Robert Elliott) wants the map leading to the gold. Morton is hoping to throw Mrs. Evans off her property, get the map, and take the gold for himself. Once again, Hoppy saves the day.
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Fool's Gold 1947 N/R, 63 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Robert Emmett Keane, Jane Randolph, Steve Barclay, Harry Cording, Earle Hodgins, Robert Bentley, Fred "Snowflake" Toones
Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) comes to the aid of a friend, an Army Colonel, whose son has deserted. Hoppy learns that the son has joined a gang, led by "Professor" Dixon (Robert Emmett Keane), that plots to steal gold. So, Hoppy goes underground to bring the boy to his senses AND stop the gang from executing their plan.
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Goldtown Ghost Riders 1953 N/R, 57 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Steve Conte, Gail Davis, John Doucette, Denver Pyle, Kirk Riley, Carleton Young, John Doucette, Denver Pyle
Gene Autry is a singing judge who hears the case of a man who claims to have already served a prison term for a murder he is now accused of.
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Hoppy's Holiday 1947 N/R, 70 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Rand Brooks, Andy Clyde, Andrew Tombes, Jeff Corey, Mary Ware, Leonard Penn, Donald Kirke
Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) and the Bar 20 cowboys, California Carlson (Andy Clyde) and Lucky Jenkins (Rand Brooks), take a vacation and become involved in a mechanized bank robbery, complete with a horseless carriage.
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The Kansan 1943 N/R, 79 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt, Albert Dekker, Eugene Pallette, Victor Jory, Robert Armstrong, Beryl Wallace, Clem Bevans, Hobart Cavanaugh, Francis McDonald, Willie Best, Douglas Fowley
John Bonniwell (Richard Dix) is appointed marshal by the town's banker, Steve Barat (Albert Dekker), after John foils a robbery by the James gang. But Steve has his sights on controlling the town and sees John as an aide in his quest. Meanwhile, John vies with Steve's brother, Jeff (Victor Jory), for Eleanor's (Jane Wyatt) affection.
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Last of the Pony Riders 1953 N/R, 59 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Kathleen Case, Dickie Jones, Gregg Barton, Arthur Space, Howard Wright, John Downey, Kermit Maynard
The Pony Express is outmoded and so are the Gene Autry movies, so Gene puts his spurs away after this film. Before saying, "Adios," he tries to set up his own stage line, but there are others who want it for themselves.
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The Marauders 1947 N/R, 63 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Ian Wolfe, Dorinda Clifton, Mary Newton, Harry Cording, Earle Hodgins, Dick Bailey, Richard Alexander
A minister of the cloth gets help from Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) in keeping his church out of the clutches of an outlaw who wants to get his hands on oil that is under the church building.
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The Millerson Case 1947 N/R, 72 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Warner Baxter, Nancy Saunders, Clem Bevans, Paul Guilfoyle, Griff Barnett, James Bell, Barbara Pepper, Addison Richards, Mark Dennis, Robert Stevens
In the backwoods of Virginia there has been outbreak of Typhoid Fever and an area doctor has been murdered. Crime Doctor (Warner Baxter) is out to find the person who did the deed.
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Mystery Man 1944 N/R, 58 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jimmy Rogers, Don Costello, Eleanor Stewart, Francis McDonald, Forrest Taylor, Jack Rockwell, Bob Burns, Pierce Merton
After Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) prevents a bank robbery, the villains steal cattle from his Bar 20 ranch and frame Hoppy as their leader.
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Night Stage to Galveston 1952 N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Virginia Huston, Robert Livingston, Thurston Hall, Clayton Moore, Frank Sully, Harry Lauter, Harry Cording, Robert Bice
Gene Autry i a former Texas Ranger who comes back to expose corruption.
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The Old West 1952 N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Gail Davis, House Peters Jr., Louis Jean Heydt, Dickie Jones, Tom London, Lyle Talbot, House Peters, Frankie Marvin
With a little help from the preacher, Gene (Gene Autry) thwarts a gang's attempts to steal the contract for providing horses to the stagecoach line.
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Pack Train 1953 N/R, 57 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Gail Davis, Harry Lauter, Tom London, Kenne Duncan, Melinda Plowman, Sheila Ryan, Kermit Maynard, Frankie Marvin
Gene (Gene Autry) has his hands full but still finds time to sing in this story about the bad guys ripping off hungry settlers by charging 1990s prices.
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The Return of Sophie Lang 1936 N/R, 63 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gertrude Michael, Sir Guy Standing, Ray Milland, Elizabeth Patterson, Colin Tapley, Paul Harvey, Garry Owen, Purnell Pratt, Eddie Fetherston, Jack Raymond
Maximillian Bernard (Sir Guy Standing) sets out in quest of a valuable diamond, hoping to enlist the aid of Sophie Lang, a jewel thief now trying to go straight, who is also the companion of a wealthy matron who loves jewels.
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Saginaw Trail 1953 N/R, 56 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Connie Marshall, Eugene Borden, Ralph Reed, Myron Healey, Gregg Barton, Henry Blair, Mickey Simpson, John War Eagle
The Indians in Northern Michigan are after the settlers and Gene Autry tries to prevent attacks.
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Silent Conflict 1948  N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Virginia Belmont, Earle Hodgins, Don Haggerty, James Harrison, Forbes Murray, John Butler, Herbert Rawlinson
Lucky (Rand Brooks) becomes the victim of an evil hypnotist who coerces him into stealing from his fellow ranchers and trying to murder Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd).
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The Silver Horde 1930 N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Evelyn Brent, Louis Wolheim, Jean Arthur, Raymond Hatton, Joel McCrea, Blanche Sweet, Gavin Gordon, Purnell Pratt, William B. Davidson, Ivan Linow
Boyd Emerson (Joel McCrea) and Freddie Marsh (Gavin Gordon) vie not only for the hand of wealthy Cherry Malotte (Evelyn Brent) but for her Alaskan salmon fishing business as well.
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Sinister Journey 1948 N/R, 59 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Elaine Riley, John Kellogg, Don Haggerty, Stanley Andrews, Harry Strang, Herbert Rawlinson, John Butler
With the railroad for a setting, Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) comes to the aid of Lee Garvin (John Kellogg) who has been arrested for murder.
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 Some Like It Hot 1939 N/R, 63 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical
aka: Rhythm Romance
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Bob Hope, Shirley Ross, Una Merkel, Gene Krupa, Rufe Davis, Frank Sully, Richard Denning, Bernard Nedell, Bernadene Hayes, Clarence Wilson, Byron Foulger, Edgar Dearing, Russ Powell
In the era of jitterbugging, carnival barker Nicky Nelson (Bob Hope) acts as an agent promoting the "hot" music of drummer Gene Krupa's band. Nicky has problems getting Krupa's band a gig–until the band scores a success on the boardwalk. Meanwhile, Nicky falls in love with singer Lily Racquel (Shirley Ross) and risks losing everything but takes advantage of one last chance to gain success. The music includes "The Lady's in Love with You," "Some Like It Hot," and "Heart and Soul."
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Texas Masquerade 1944 N/R, 59 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jimmy Rogers, Mady Correll, J. Farrell MacDonald, Don Costello, Russell Simpson, Francis McDonald, Nelson Leigh, Robert McKenzie
An illegal financial deal goes awry when Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) saves his neighboring ranchers from being victims.
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Thanks for the Memory 1938 N/R, 75 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Bob Hope, Shirley Ross, Charles Butterworth, Otto Kruger, Hedda Hopper, Laura Hope Crews, Roscoe Karns, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, William Collier Sr., Emma Dunn, Edward Gargan, Jack Norton, Patricia Wilder, Barney Dean, Pat West
Young newlyweds Steve (Bob Hope) and Anne Merrick (Shirley Ross) have much to work out during their rocky start at marriage. As they settle into their New York apartment, Anne goes off to work every day as a fashion model, and aspiring author Steve stays home devoting his time to writing. This arrangement leads to their temporary break-up. But, by story's end, they are reunited and living happily ever after.
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Thirteen Women 1932 N/R, 73 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Irene Dunne, Ricardo Cortez, Myrna Loy, Jill Esmond, Florence Eldridge, Kay Johnson, Mary Duncan, C. Henry Gordon, Peg Entwistle, Harriet Hagman
Years after her alienation from a group of sorority sisters, a woman (Myrna Loy) is determined to seek revenge for their callous racial biases.
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Unexpected Guest 1947 N/R, 59 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Una O'Connor, Joel Friedkin, Earle Hodgins, Ian Wolfe, John Parrish, Robert Williams
After inheriting a ranch, the new heirs are greeted with murder and mayhem until Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) rides to the rescue.
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Untamed 1940 N/R, 82 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Ray Milland, Patricia Morison, Akim Tamiroff, William Frawley, Darryl Hickman, Charlene Wyatt, Jane Darwell, Esther Dale
A New York surgeon, William Crawford (Ray Milland), visits Canada, and his trip coincides with an epidemic. After treating the citizens with a vaccine, Crawford is caught in a blizzard, and the rescue reveals his love affair with Alverna Easter (Patricia Morison) whose husband rescues them.
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Wagon Team 1952 N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Gail Davis, Gregg Barton, Dickie Jones, George J. Lewis, Gordon Jones, Harry Harvey, Henry Rowland, Pierce Lyden
Gene Autry is a Wells Fargo detective and goes after the bad guys who stole the payroll.
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Winning of the West 1953 N/R, 57 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Gail Davis, Robert Livingston, Gregg Barton, Richard Crane, House Peters Jr., William Forrest, Rodd Redwing, George Chesebro
Gene Autry sings his way through protecting a publicist, who is somewhat of a zealot, from a band of outlaws, one of which is Gene's brother.
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The Woman of the Town 1943 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Claire Trevor, Albert Dekker, Barry Sullivan, Henry Hull, Marion Martin, Porter Hall, Percy Kilbride, Beryl Wallace, Arthur Hohl, Clem Bevans, George Cleveland, Russell Hicks, Teddi Sherman, Herbert Rawlinson, Marlene Mains
Partially based on fact, this film is an account of Bat Masterson's (Albert Dekker) experiences in Dodge City. When unable to get a job as a newspaper reporter, Bat becomes the marshal of the town. Bat falls in love with dance-hall girl Dora (Claire Trevor) who works hard behind the scenes to look after the welfare of the town's citizens. When Dora is gunned down by cattle baron King Kennedy (Barry Sullivan), Bat not only takes care of King but also honors Dora for her efforts to clean up the town. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Musical Score.
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| 1. Apache Country (1952)
2. Barbed Wire (1952)
3. Blue Canadian Rockies (1952)
4. Borrowed Trouble (1948)
5. Dangerous Venture (1947)
6. The Dead Don't Dream (1948)
7. The Devil's Playground (1946)
8. False Colors (1943)
9. False Paradise (1948)
10. Fool's Gold (1947)
11. Goldtown Ghost Riders (1953)
12. Her Jungle Love (1938)
13. Hoppy Serves a Writ (1943)
14. Hoppy's Holiday (1947)
15. The Kansan (1943)
16. Last of the Pony Riders (1953)
17. The Marauders (1947)
18. The Millerson Case (1947)
19. Mystery Man (1944)
20. Night Stage to Galveston (1952)
21. The Old West (1952)
22. On Top of Old Smoky (1953)
23. Pack Train (1953)
24. The Return of Sophie Lang (1936)
25. Saginaw Trail (1953)
26. Silent Conflict (1948)
27. The Silver Horde (1930)
28. Sinister Journey (1948)
29. Some Like It Hot (1939)
aka: Rhythm Romance
30. Texas Masquerade (1944)
31. Thanks for the Memory (1938)
32. Thirteen Women (1932)
33. Unexpected Guest (1947)
34. Untamed (1940)
35. Wagon Team (1952)
36. Winning of the West (1953)
37. The Woman of the Town (1943)
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