Secret of the Wastelands
“"Lady, better not try to tame a maverick like me!"”
Synopsis
Hoppy is leading a scientific expedition and the Chinese who have a hidden settlement nearby are trying to stop them. Saulters and his outlaw gang are also in the area looking for a gold mine. When Saulters men attack, the gold mine is found. Hoppy agrees to file for the Chinese and heads after Saulters in the chase to the land office.
Part of the Hopalong Cassidy Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Andy Clyde
California Carlson
Brad King
Johnny Nelson
Soo Yong
May Soong
Barbara Britton
Jennifer Kendall
Douglas Fowley
Slade Salters
Keith Richards
Clay Elliott
Richard Loo
Quan
Lee Tung Foo
Doy Kee
Gordon Hart
Malcolm Birdsall
Earl Gunn
Clanton
Ian MacDonald
Hollister
John Rawlins
Williams
Roland Got
Yeng
Hal Price
Balto Stubbs
Art Felix
Shoots Elliott
Johnny Luther
Bar 20 Cowhand
Charles Murphy
Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derwin Abrahams
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Geraghty
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Secret of the Wastelands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Harry Sherman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derwin Abrahams
Gerald Geraghty, Harry Sinclair Drago, Clarence E. Mulford
John Leipold
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Harry Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Derwin Abrahams
Director
Harry Sherman
Producer
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
Gerald Geraghty
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Secret of the Wastelands.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Secret of the Wastelands.
MGM+ US - Western Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on MGM+ (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
Similar Titles to Secret of the Wastelands
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
5.3
5.0
5.8
6.3
6.7
6.3
4.7
6.4
6.1
6.0
6.0
6.0
4.5
5.3
6.3
6.0
6.5
6.6
5.7
More Like Secret of the Wastelands
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Secret of the Wastelands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Secret of the Wastelands about?
Hoppy is leading a scientific expedition and the Chinese who have a hidden settlement nearby are trying to stop them. Saulters and his outlaw gang are also in the area looking for a gold mine. When Saulters men attack, the gold mine is found. Hoppy agrees to file for the Chinese and heads after Saulters in the chase to the land office.
Who directed Secret of the Wastelands?
Secret of the Wastelands was directed by Derwin Abrahams.
Who stars in Secret of the Wastelands?
The principal cast of Secret of the Wastelands includes William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Brad King, Soo Yong, Barbara Britton.
When was Secret of the Wastelands released and how long is it?
Secret of the Wastelands was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Secret of the Wastelands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Secret of the Wastelands was composed by John Leipold.
Is Secret of the Wastelands based on a book or true story?
Secret of the Wastelands is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Clarence E. Mulford".