Hopalong Rides Again

Hopalong Rides Again

Year: 1937

Runtime: 65 mins

Language: English

Director: Lesley Selander

Western

During a cattle drive, Hopalong Cassidy, cook Windy, sidekick Lucky and youngster Artie Peters encounter an eccentric professor claiming to hunt the evolutionary missing link. In fact he is a cattle rustler who uses dynamite to stampede the herd and steal cattle. Hopalong and the Bar‑20 crew ultimately capture him.

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Timeline & Setting – Hopalong Rides Again (1937)

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Location

Bar 20 Ranch, Black Butte area, Fort Hastings

Bar 20 Ranch serves as Hopalong's base of operations, a rugged outpost where cattle are gathered and managed. The Black Butte area is a dangerous, dusty stretch where rustlers previously stampeded the Bar 20 herd and caused casualties. Fort Hastings is the distant frontier town the drive aims to reach within the 10-day deadline.

🏜️ Western 🐮 Ranch life 🗺️ Cattle route

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Main Characters – Hopalong Rides Again (1937)

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Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd)

Hopalong is the fearless ranch hero who organizes the cattle drive, using planning and moral authority to thwart the rustlers. He remains calm under pressure, protecting his crew and the Bar 20's reputation. His leadership binds the team and guides them toward justice.

🧭 Leader 🐎 Western icon 🔹 Courageous

Lucky Jenkins (Russell Hayden)

Lucky is Hopalong's loyal ally, quick-witted but sometimes impulsive. He volunteers for the drive and proves dependable under stress, helping to maintain morale and coordinate the movement of cattle.

🤝 Loyal 🏇 Sidekick 🐴 Western

Windy Halliday (George Gabby Hayes)

Windy is a grizzled yet good-hearted ranch hand who keeps spirits up and aids in logistics. He proves resourceful during the dynamite attack, showing courage and practicality.

🧰 Helper 🏜️ Veteran 🐂 Ranch hand

Nora Blake (Nora Lane)

Nora is the love interest in the Black Butte area, torn between affection and the danger surrounding her brother. She represents the human cost of the feud with the rustlers and the hope for a peaceful settlement.

💖 Love interest 🕊️ Innocence 🧭 Frontier life

Buck Peters (William Duncan)

Buck is the Bar 20 Ranch owner who needs cash to keep the ranch running. He balances family concerns with the urgency of the cattle drive, finally relenting to the plan for a timely delivery.

🏦 Ranch owner 💪 Patriarch 🏇 Western

Laura Peters (Lois Wilde)

Laura is Buck's niece and the object of Lucky's affection. Her presence adds a personal stake to the drive and a motive for protecting the Bar 20 family.

👩‍🎀 Love interest 🧭 Motivator 🏡 Ranch matriarch

Artie Peters (Billy King)

Artie is Buck's nephew who initially hesitates to join the drive but ultimately helps out, showing youth and resilience. He is hurt during the dynamite attack but survives.

🧒 Young ally 🕊️ Courage under pressure

Horace Hepburn (Professor Hepburne)

Horace Hepburne is the rustler leader behind the dynamite attack on the cattle drive. His arrogance and ruthlessness drive the conflict until Hopalong exposes him and the scheme.

🧨 Villain 💣 Dynamite

Keno (Keno)

Keno is one of Hepburne's henchmen, a shadowy presence in the rustler troupe who contributes to the danger of the drive.

🕵️‍♂️ Henchman 🪶 Side character

Pete (John Beach)

Pete is a Bar 20 hand who aids Hopalong and the crew in logistics and support during the drive.

👷 Support 🏜️ Ranch hand

Dirk (Frank Ellis)

Dirk is another rustler, adding pressure to the rustler network and heightening the sense of danger during the stampede and pursuit.

🕶️ Henchman 🗡️ Villain

Blackie (Jack Rutherford)

Blackie is a key rustler figure who confronts Hopalong during the conflict, representing the cunning and brutality of the rustlers.

🎯 Antagonist 🗺️ Rustler

Bar 20 Cowhand (Leo J. McMahon)

The Bar 20 hand helps maintain the ranch's operation and participates in the defense against the rustlers.

👨‍🌾 Ranch hand 🛡️ Defender

Slim (Blackjack Ward)

Slim is a minor rustler or ally in the background whose presence emphasizes the scale of the conflict and the dangers the drive faces.

🗡️ Fight 🕵️‍♂️ Suspense

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Major Themes – Hopalong Rides Again (1937)

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🛡️ Courage

The story centers on brave leadership under threat as Hopalong and his friends confront rustlers who threaten the Bar 20 cattle. The drive tests nerve, planning, and the ability to act decisively when danger erupts.

🤝 Loyalty

Loyalty to friends and the ranch community drives the characters to risk themselves for one another. Buck, Laura, Lucky, and Windy each demonstrate steadfast support through peril and setback.

💘 Love & Trust

Hopalong's affection for Laura and Nora's complicated relationship with her brother add emotional stakes to the frontier action. Trust is earned as the heroes uncover the rustlers' motives and work together to defeat them.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:23

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