Unexpected Guest(1947)
GHOSTS WITH GUNS! Watch Hoppy unmask the killers when murder stalks the range...
At the reading of his late cousin's will, California learns the estate will be divied among whoever remains of the seven relatives. With one already dead, another immediately murdered, and the Lawyer telling them the ranch is almost worthless, Hoppy investigates.
Movie: Unexpected Guest
Top 10 Billed Cast
Hopalong Cassidy
California Carlson
Lucky Jenkins
Matilda Hackett
David J. Potter
Ralph Baxter
Joshua Colter
Phineas Phipps
Matt Ogden
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