The Dead Don't Dream
“Mine Claim Jumpers Meet Their Match in Hoppy's Blazing SIX-GUNS!”
Synopsis
Hoppy, California and Lucky arrive at a remote inn, where Lucky expects to be married - but finds the bride-to-be in distress over her uncle, who has suddenly disappeared from the inn. Then Hoppy finds the uncle's body in the shaft of his nearby mine...
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Top Cast
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William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Andy Clyde
California Carlson
Rand Brooks
Lucky Jenkins
Mary Ware
Mary Benton
John Parrish
Jeff Potter
Leonard Penn
Earl Wesson
Richard Alexander
Duke
Francis McDonald
Bart Lansing
Bob Gabriel
Larry Potter
Forbes Murray
Sheriff Tompson
Stanley Andrews
Jesse Williams
Don Haggerty
Deputy Sheriff
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Rosenwald
- Original Score
- Darrell Calker
- Original Title
- The Dead Don't Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Hopalong Cassidy Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Francis Rosenwald, Clarence E. Mulford
Darrell Calker
Mack Stengler
Fred W. Berger
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Mack Stengler
Director of Photography
Fred W. Berger
Editor
Francis Rosenwald
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Don't Dream
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What is The Dead Don't Dream about?
Hoppy, California and Lucky arrive at a remote inn, where Lucky expects to be married - but finds the bride-to-be in distress over her uncle, who has suddenly disappeared from the inn. Then Hoppy finds the uncle's body in the shaft of his nearby mine...
Who directed The Dead Don't Dream?
The Dead Don't Dream was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Dead Don't Dream?
The principal cast of The Dead Don't Dream includes William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Mary Ware, John Parrish.
When was The Dead Don't Dream released and how long is it?
The Dead Don't Dream was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dead Don't Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead Don't Dream was composed by Darrell Calker.
Is The Dead Don't Dream based on a book or true story?
The Dead Don't Dream is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Clarence E. Mulford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dead Don't Dream?
The Dead Don't Dream holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).