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Cassidy of Bar 20 (1938)

"SEE...Cassidy's daring stand against a gang of the toughest hombres of the bad lands !"

5.719380h 56mEN
RomanceWestern

Directed by Lesley Selander

Rating

5.7/10

Runtime

0h 56m

Language

EN

Release

February 25, 1938

Director

Lesley Selander

Overview

Hopalong Cassidy, boss of the Bar 20 ranch in Texas, rides down the Camino Real in the New Mexico cattle country near Alamogordo, in response to an urgent message from his lifelong sweetheart, Nora Blake, who is in serious trouble. Before he and his saddlemates, "Lucky" Jenkins and "Pappy", can reac...

Cast

William Boyd

William Boyd

Hopalong Cassidy

Russell Hayden

Russell Hayden

Lucky Jenkins

Frank Darien

Frank Darien

Pappy

Nora Lane

Nora Lane

Nora Blake

Robert Fiske

Robert Fiske

Clay Allison

Carleton Young

Carleton Young

Jeff Caffrey

Margaret Marquis

Margaret Marquis

Mary Dillon

John Elliott

John Elliott

Tom Dillon

Gertrude Hoffmann

Gertrude Hoffmann

Ma Caffrey

Ed Cassidy

Ed Cassidy

Sheriff Hawley

Gordon Hart

Gordon Hart

Judge Belcher

Charles Murphy

Charles Murphy

Tex, leader of Texas gang

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Cassidy of Bar 20 (1938), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Hopalong Cassidy, boss of the Bar 20 ranch in Texas, rides down the Camino Real in the New Mexico cattle country near Alamogordo, in response to an urgent message from his lifelong sweetheart, Nora Blake, who is in serious trouble. Before he and his saddlemates, "Lucky" Jenkins and "Pappy", can reach her ranch, they are stopped by Clay Allison, a cattle-rustler who is in almost complete control of the district, and wants to extend his holdings by seizing Nora's cattle and driving her out. Seeing Cassidy as a menace to his plans, he has him arrested on a trumped-up charge. Cassidy and his pals shoot their way out of the trouble and reach Nora;s ranch where they learn that Allison's henchmen have murdered her foreman, Tom Dillon, and Allison has sent for a crew of outlaws on the Texas border.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Cassidy of Bar 20. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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