Robert Mitchum FREE Movies! Double Feature! 2 Classic Hopalong Cassidy Westerns & George Reeves too!

BAR 20 and RIDERS OF DEADLINE! Robert Mitchum co-stars in two Hopalong Cassidy western movies. That’s right, WORD’S WAYBACK is presenting a Robert Mitchum/William Boyd double feature. Plus, you’ll see TV’s “Superman,” George Reeves, appearing as Hoppy’s sidekick in one of them. Saddle up and double your fun, film fans, it’s gonna be a wild ride!

The Hopalong Cassidy series is considered the very best of B western series and our special double feature attraction will illustrate why. William Boyd, not the first choice to portray the literary character based on the Clarence Mulford novels. But, once he accepted the part in 1935, there seems to be no one who could ever replace him. Producer Harry "Pop" Sherman loaded the Hoppy films with big production values, solid scripts, top caliber professionals on both sides of the camera and stunning locations. The majority of the Hopalong Cassidy movies were filmed in picturesque Lone Pine, California, amidst the unique Alabama Hills rock formations. Both movies we are presenting with Mitchum, BAR 20 and RIDERS OF THE DEADLINE, were filmed there.

1943’s BAR 20 is first and it’s one of my favorite Hopalong Cassidy films. The Hoppy movies were Trio Westerns, like the Three Mesquiteers and Rough Riders series. Hoppy and two sidekicks. Andy Clyde as California Carlson took over for George Hayes who left to become “Gabby” and Roy Rogers’ sidekick at Republic. Sidekick #3 originally was James Ellison and then Russell Hayden. In BAR 20, sidekick #3 is THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN actor George Reeves who takes on the role of Hoppy’s romantically inclined saddle pal.

Both Reeves and Mitchum had appeared in small parts in earlier Hoppy films, often as bad guys under the watchful eye of evil Victor Jory. BAR 20 gives them both a chance to break out with more substantial characters, but Jory is still this film’s chief bad guy. BAR 20 is lots of fun you’re in for a treat. You get to see George Reeves doing some very exciting riding during a chase at the end. Wish he’d done more westerns.

Hoppy movie #2 is RIDERS OF THE DEADLINE (1943). Once again Robert Mitchum is featured. This was Mitch’s last Hoppy film before going on to headline his own movies and become a cinema legend. Andy Clyde is back as California and Jimmy Rogers, Will Rogers’ son, is sidekick #3. Hoppy goes undercover to find out who murdered his friend. Guess who’s in the outlaw gang he joins? Robert Mitchum!

Both films were directed by Hoppy’s regular helmer, Lesley Selander. Because of the care that went into making them, the Hopalong Cassidy movies still hold up very well and today.

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[morgansword]

I have watched all of their movies, and still rewatch them knowing that this is real entertainment. Rules never change and that is why I keep watching these movies

[ronkemperful]

A couple of great actors, will anticipate a great show for both features.

[harryleehh]

I like this version better very much. Lots of activities

[alvilla]

Wow snazzy outfit rob. You look like hoppy.

[gumotx]

Beautiful, clean, pristine prints makes all the difference! Thanks for remastering them!

[pizzagirl]

Robert Mitchum is gold. ❤ Thanks for posting. ❤

[johnhalley]

Hoppy was loved in the UK…Still loved by me anyway…😃

[brunodesamber]

O. God. I. Love. These. Movies. 🤠 just. Exelent. Thanks 🎬 joyful. To. Watch. 🎥 perfect. 💯💢💥💫

[suev]

Here comes Hoppy! Giddap! 🤠 Thanks Rob for these Friday nite films. Look forward to them. 👏

[DEEBARNES-xbjy]

Howdy everyone- ready for another dynamic "double"!! Yippee.. Thanks Rob🎉

[CHRISTOPHER-ub]

Hey Rob you look like the late Yakima Canutt. In your black western cowboy git-up.

[terryhurlburt]

I have to choose BAR 20 (THE FIRST FILM) over the 2nd one as the better film of the 2. I said it once and I say it again, there is NO such thing as a BAD Hopalong Cassidy Movie. Thanks, Rob!

[marcschnitfink]

As always word has the word.appreciate the films never saw either.i can saw that I've seen most westerns.wish Mitchum did more westerns one of my older fans he and John wayne I thought went well together!thank you.

[RobertG-lr]

I still have my Hopalong Cassidy wristwatch.

R. Jensen Graham
Michigan

[Meallion]

Yes the one of john wayne and you forgot Arizona Bound aka Arizona Rough Riders Tim mccoy, Buck jones and Raymond Hatton

[harryleehh]

I don't understand why Hollywood use Robert mitchum too play in basically the same movie versions

[darrylmackie]

What a load of Rubbish! The Three Stooges would've played the Parts Better.

[marcschnitfink]

As always word has the word.appreciate the films never saw either.i can saw that I've seen most westerns.wish Mitchum did more westerns one of my older fans he and John wayne I thought went well together!thank you.

[marcschnitfink]

As always word has the word.appreciate the films never saw either.i can saw that I've seen most westerns.wish Mitchum did more westerns one of my older fans he and John wayne I thought went well together!thank you.