Silver on the Sage (1939)

In the rugged heart of the frontier, a simmering clash of cattlemen and cattle rustlers sets the stage for a high-stakes game of deception and danger. When the Bar 20 herd falls prey to an unknown rustler, the gallant "Hopalong" Cassidy finds himself deeply embroiled in the conflict. To unmask the thieves and restore the stolen cattle, Cassidy adopts the guise of a notorious outlaw, stepping into a world of reckless range warfare and high-octane card games. His daring escapades at the gambling tables and audacity on the range wins him the confidence of the rustler gang. In a dramatic turn of events, Cassidy goes to the extent of allowing "Lucky" Jenkins, his ally, to be falsely implicated for a murder committed by the rustlers, all to maintain his precarious cover. Meanwhile, Hoppy, another daring character, joins the fray from the East under the disguise of a gambler, following the trail of the stolen Bar 20 cattle. His suspicions land on twin brothers Brennan and Talbot, one a casino owner and the other a rancher, who he believes cunningly provide alibis for each other while one carries out the crimes. Securing a job at the casino, Hoppy delves deeper into the den of deceit. However, when a savvy gambling gunslinger recognizes him, his cover is blown and danger escalates. As Cassidy's and Hoppy's paths intertwine, they uncover a shocking revelation—the casino owner and the ranch foreman are identical twins, adding an unexpected twist to their dangerous quest. In "Silver on the Sage," suspense and intrigue ride high in the saddle, a tale of frontier justice where every hand deals a card of courage and every range echoes with the sound of truth's triumph.

Silver on the Sage is a western movie featuring William Boyd and directed by Lesley Selander.

Silver on the Sage is currently streaming on Starz Play Amazon Channel.