Colt Comrades

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]

Colt Comrades
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
Country	United States
Language	English

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

• William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy
• Andy Clyde as California Carlson
• Jay Kirby as Johnny Travers
• Teddi Sherman (billed as Lois Sherman) as Lucy Whitlock
• Victor Jory as Jebb Hardin
• George Reeves as Lin Whitlock
• Douglas Fowley as Henchman Joe Brass
• Herbert Rawlinson as Rancher Varney
• Earle Hodgins as Wildcat Willie
• Robert Mitchum as Dirk Mason