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Sinister Journey
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Sinister Journey

1948-06-11 · 62 min · ★ 6.0

Western

Lee Garvin has eloped with the daughter of a railroad man who didn't approve of the marriage. Hoppy steps in when the young man is framed for murder.

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Directors
George Archainbaud
Production companies
United Artists, Hopalong Cassidy Productions Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William BoydWilliam BoydHopalong Cassidy
Andy ClydeAndy ClydeCalifornia Carlson
Rand BrooksRand BrooksLucky Jenkins
John KelloggJohn KelloggLee Garvin
Elaine RileyElaine RileyJessie Garvin
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsTom Smith
Don HaggertyDon HaggertyHarmon Roberts
Harry StrangHarry StrangBanks
Will OrleansBen Watts
John ButlerStorekeeper
Herbert RawlinsonHerbert RawlinsonConstable Reardon
Wayne C. TreadwayEngineer

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