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.

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. 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.

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