Riders of the Frontier
The Rancho Grande, a Texas border ranch, cut off from the law by a gang of outlaws led by ranch foreman Bart Lane, who is holding the elderly owner of the ranch, Sarah Burton, a prisoner. Tex Lowery, an undercover Texas Ranger, rescues Martha Williams, a nurse sent for by the ailing Sarah, from a stagecoach holdup by Lane's henchmen. He later convinces Laner that he is a wanted outlaw named Ed Carter, and gains entry to Rancho Grande. But the real Ed Carter shows up.
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Plot Summary
Hopalong Cassidy and his pal Lucky stumble upon a land grab scheme by a ruthless rancher aiming to drive small landowners off their property. When Lucky's father becomes a target, Hopalong must rally the community to fight back against the injustice. The film follows their efforts to expose the villain and protect their homes.
Critical Reception
As a typical B-Western of its era, 'Riders of the Frontier' was generally received as standard entertainment for fans of the genre. Critics at the time likely noted its adherence to Western tropes, satisfactory action sequences, and the reliable performance of William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy.
What Reviewers Say
- Satisfyingly straightforward Western adventure.
- Features the expected action and heroic portrayal of Hopalong Cassidy.
- A solid entry in the popular Hopalong Cassidy series.
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Fun Fact
William Boyd played Hopalong Cassidy in 66 films between 1935 and 1948, becoming one of the most iconic figures in Western cinema.
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