Colt Comrades

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Colt Comrades
Colt Comrades poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Lesley Selander
Screenplay by Michael Wilson
Story by Harry Sinclair Drago
Produced by Harry Sherman
Starring William Boyd
Andy Clyde
Jay Kirby
Teddi Sherman
Victor Jory
George Reeves
Douglas Fowley
Cinematography Russell Harlan
Edited by Fred W. Berger
Music by Paul Sawtell
Production
company
Harry Sherman Productions
Distributed by United Artists
Release date
  • June 18, 1943 (1943-06-18)
Running time
67 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Colt Comrades is a 1943 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by Michael Wilson. The film stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jay Kirby, Teddi Sherman, Victor Jory, George Reeves and Douglas Fowley. The film was released on June 18, 1943, by United Artists. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

Hoppy, Johnny Travers, and California Carlson purchase a 50% stake in the Whitlock ranch, which is owned by siblings Lin and Lucy Whitlock. The ranch is on the verge of foreclosure due to an unpaid water bill, a result of the exorbitant fees imposed by the local land baron, Jebb Hardin (played by Victor Jory). Hardin controls the valley’s water rights and dominates the cattleman’s association, making it nearly impossible for independent ranchers to survive.

Determined to build a future, Hoppy and his comrades resign from the U.S. Marshal Service and invest in the ranch. However, instead of paying the overdue water bill, California Carlson is persuaded by Wildcat Willy to invest in oil drilling, believing it could be a lucrative opportunity. This decision causes tension among the partners, as both groups fear they will lose the ranch.

As drilling progresses, the situation grows dire, and Hardin tightens his grip on the valley, using his influence to block alternative solutions. Just when hope seems lost, the drilling operation unexpectedly strikes water instead of oil. This discovery not only saves the ranch but also disrupts Hardin’s monopoly, restoring balance to the community.

Cast

References

  1. ↑ "Colt Comrades (1943) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Colt Comrades". TV Guide. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
  3. ↑ Hal Erickson (2014). "Colt Comrades (1943)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Archived from the original on October 19, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2014.


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