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Hidden Gold (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1940, Hidden Gold is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Hoppy and Lucky have been called in to investigate a series of stage holdups. The robbers are taking gold from Colby's mine and Hoppy suspects it may be ex-outlaw Colby himself. When Speedy strikes gold, Hoppy borrows it and announces a gold shipment hoping to catch the gang and their leader.

Who’s in it. Hidden Gold stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Russell Hayden as Lucky Jenkins, Minor Watson as Ed Colby and Ruth Rogers as Jane Colby, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hidden Gold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hidden Gold page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hidden Gold tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hidden Gold (1940)?
In US, Hidden Gold is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hidden Gold worth watching?
Hidden Gold holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hidden Gold?
Hidden Gold stars William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Minor Watson, Ruth Rogers and Britt Wood.
When was Hidden Gold released?
Hidden Gold was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.