Unexpected Guest (1947)

In the stark landscape of the old west, Hopalong Cassidy, flanked by his trusty sidekick Lucky Jenkins, embarks on a perilous journey, accompanying his friend California Carlson to the seemingly desolate Bar-20 ranch. Here, California is set to claim his inheritance from a late cousin, split among a curious assortment of remaining heirs, including the young and innocent Ruth Baxter. A shroud of mystery engulfs the ranch as a hooded figure lurks in the shadows, stalking the property with menacing intent. Suddenly, one of the heirs is brutally murdered, sending shockwaves through the group. A grim countdown begins, as the remaining heirs are haunted by the fear of being next. Lucky, ever the hero, saves Ruth from an imminent death, and in the process, stumbles upon an unexpected treasure - rich oil deposits buried beneath the ranch's barren surface. The seemingly worthless property now holds immense value, painting the heirs and their motives in a new, sinister light. Meanwhile, Hoppy, with his sharp wit and keen intuition, unravels the dark mysteries enveloping the ranch. He uncovers the truth about the lawyer, who has been slyly embezzling money from the estate, and confronts him in a showdown of justice. The identity of the murderer and the hooded stranger is also unearthed, thanks to the unexpected help of the housekeeper, Midd Hsckrtt. "Unexpected Guest" is a riveting tale of greed, secrets, and survival, where the stakes are high, the danger is real, and the truth is stranger than fiction. One thing is certain - in the wild west, nothing is as it seems, and everyone is a potential suspect.

Unexpected Guest is a western movie featuring Andy Clyde and directed by George Archainbaud.

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