Secrets of the Wasteland (The Film Detective Restored Version)

Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) leads a team of archeologists on an expedition but comes up against a Chinese group protecting a settlement, as well as an outlaw gang searching for gold. There's plenty of subterfuge and subplots in this feature from director Derwin Abrahams (The Cisco Kid, Docks of New Orleans). The talented cast includes Andy Clyde, Brad King, and in her film debut, the lovely Barbara Britton (I Shot Jesse James, Captain Kidd).

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