Hoppy Serves a Writ (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1943, Hoppy Serves a Writ is an action, adventure and western film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 67 minutes. “WHAM! This is action!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Posing as a cattle buyer, Hoppy crosses over into Oklahoma where the Jordan brother's and their outlaw gang operate outside the law. After receiving an unfriendly reception when he finds them, he, California, and Johnny rustle their cattle and drive across the river into Texas. He hopes they will cross over to retrieve their cattle and then he can arrest them.
Who’s in it. Hoppy Serves a Writ stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Andy Clyde as California Carlson, Jay Kirby as Johnny Travers and Victor Jory as Tom Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hoppy Serves a Writ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hoppy Serves a Writ page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hoppy Serves a Writ tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hoppy Serves a Writ (1943)?
- In US, Hoppy Serves a Writ is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hoppy Serves a Writ worth watching?
- Hoppy Serves a Writ holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hoppy Serves a Writ?
- Hoppy Serves a Writ stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jay Kirby, Victor Jory and George Reeves.
- When was Hoppy Serves a Writ released?
- Hoppy Serves a Writ was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.