Bad Man from Red Butte

Hopalong Cassidy is mistaken for a notorious outlaw and finds himself embroiled in a range war between ranchers and a greedy railroad baron. He must clear his name and protect the innocent settlers caught in the crossfire. Along the way, he gets help from his loyal sidekicks, Lucky and the Red Ryder.

As a typical Hopalong Cassidy oater of the era, 'Bad Man from Red Butte' was generally well-received by its target audience for its action and straightforward Western narrative. While not critically acclaimed for groundbreaking storytelling, it delivered the expected thrills and heroic deeds associated with William Boyd's iconic character.

• A solid entry in the Hopalong Cassidy series, offering dependable Western action.

• William Boyd effectively embodies the heroic Hopalong Cassidy.

• The plot is a familiar but entertaining tale of outlaws and railroads.

Google audience: Audience reception for this classic Western is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the straightforward plot and the familiar presence of William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy. It's seen as a good example of the B-Western genre from its time.

This film was part of a prolific output for William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, who starred in a total of 66 films as the character between 1935 and 1948.