Law of the Pampas
Law of the Pampas

Law of the Pampas

1939Movie72 minEnglish

Hoppy and Lucky are headed to South America to deliver a heard of cattle. Bay guy Ralph Merritt gets in their way. For a while.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Maxwell ShaneGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

Hopalong Cassidy is called upon to help a rancher who is being squeezed by a powerful land baron. The baron is using his hired guns to drive honest ranchers off their land, intending to acquire it for himself. Cassidy must find a way to rally the local community and confront the villain before more innocent people are ruined.

Critical Reception

Law of the Pampas is a typical entry in the Hopalong Cassidy series, offering straightforward Western action and the familiar presence of William Boyd. While not groundbreaking, it was generally considered a solid, entertaining film for fans of the genre and the character.

What Reviewers Say

  • A standard but enjoyable Western outing for Hopalong Cassidy.
  • William Boyd delivers his signature performance as the likable cowboy hero.
  • Features competent direction and a plot that satisfies genre expectations.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews. However, general sentiment for Hopalong Cassidy films of this era suggests appreciation for the consistent character portrayal and classic Western storytelling.

Fun Fact

William Boyd starred in over 100 films as Hopalong Cassidy, becoming one of the most popular Western stars of his era.

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