Strange Gamble
“THE GREATEST GAMBLE OF ALL!”
Synopsis
Hoppy and his pals arrive in a remote town to investigate the counterfeiting of both U.S. and Mexican money; his only clues are the name "Mordigan" and a drawing of a comet. He quickly finds out that Mordigan is the town "boss"; but what or who is "the comet", and why are Mordigan and his henchmen intent on persecuting a young woman, her drunken brother, and her deathly ill sister-in-law who've also just arrived in town?
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Top Cast
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William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Andy Clyde
California Carlson
Rand Brooks
Lucky Jenkins
Elaine Riley
Nora Murray
James Craven
Mordigan
Robert B. Williams
Henchman Pete Walters
Alberto Morin
Ramon De Lara, faro dealer
Joel Friedkin
Dr. White
Francis McDonald
Henchman Longhorn
Lee Tung Foo
Wong
Herbert Rawlinson
John Murray
William F. Leicester
Sid Murray
Joan Barton
Mary Murray
Dewey Robinson
Joe, the bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Schroeder
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Strange Gamble
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Hopalong Cassidy Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Doris Schroeder, Clarence E. Mulford
Raoul Kraushaar
Mack Stengler
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Mack Stengler
Director of Photography
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Doris Schroeder
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Gamble
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange Gamble about?
Hoppy and his pals arrive in a remote town to investigate the counterfeiting of both U.S. and Mexican money; his only clues are the name "Mordigan" and a drawing of a comet. He quickly finds out that Mordigan is the town "boss"; but what or who is "the comet", and why are Mordigan and his henchmen intent on persecuting a young woman, her drunken brother, and her deathly ill sister-in-law who've also just arrived in town?
Who directed Strange Gamble?
Strange Gamble was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in Strange Gamble?
The principal cast of Strange Gamble includes William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Elaine Riley, James Craven.
When was Strange Gamble released and how long is it?
Strange Gamble was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Strange Gamble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Gamble was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
Is Strange Gamble based on a book or true story?
Strange Gamble is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Clarence E. Mulford".