Three Men from Texas (1940)

In the heart of the Wild West, "Three Men from Texas" embarks on a thrilling journey of law, order, and a dash of comedy. As the 31st entry in the Hopalong Cassidy series, it introduces the delightful character of Scottish-born comedian Andy Clyde, known in this film as "California Jack" Carlson, a garrulous cook with questionable credentials. The film sweeps viewers into a lawless Californian town besieged by outlaws, where the local law enforcement is powerless to stem the tide of chaos. As despair sets in, a citizens committee makes a desperate appeal to the Texas Rangers. They seek aid in restoring order and justice, and the task falls upon the seasoned shoulders of Hopalong Cassidy and his eager companion, Lucky Jenkins. Cassidy, nearing the end of his service, initially refuses the task, leaving the impulsive Lucky to embark on this perilous mission alone. Meanwhile, Cassidy stumbles upon the hideout of the notorious Bruce Morgan gang while tracking a herd of rustled horses. The hideout is deserted save for Carlson, who unwittingly welcomes Cassidy, believing him to be an ally. Cassidy apprehends Carlson, leveraging him as a material witness against the gang and secures permission to follow Morgan's trail to the west coast. In this venture, Cassidy becomes a U.S. Marshal, and the blustering Carlson serves as an essential guide. Their arrival in Santa Carmen, California, is timely as the newly-appointed town sheriff, Lucky, recklessly confronts Morgan and his gang. A harrowing escape sees Cassidy, California, and a wounded Lucky finding refuge with Pico Serrano, a once-wealthy man now penniless, cheated out of his home by the unprincipled Morgan. As Lucky finds solace in the arms of Pico's daughter, Paquita, Cassidy mobilizes a posse to face Morgan's gang in an electrifying gunfight. The climax takes a tragic turn when Morgan's men storm Pico's hideout, and Paquita succumbs to her wounds in the arms of her lover, Lucky. Fueled by grief and determination, Cassidy rallies an augmented posse to reclaim Santa Carmen. In a spectacular showdown, Pico avenges his daughter's death by killing Morgan, while the rest of the gang are taken into custody. "Three Men from Texas" offers a tantalizing blend of romance, adventure, and camaraderie, painting a vivid picture of life in the Wild West, where lawlessness reigns, and only the bravest dare to fight for justice.

Three Men from Texas is a western movie featuring Morris Ankrum.

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