It all starts when Lucky (Russell Hayden) doesn't get the desired verdict after Hoppy's (William Boyd) brother is gunned down by Deputy Jim Plunkett (Al Ferguson). Man of many hats, Morris Ankrum instructs the jury to find it was an accidental death. High time for the greatest western trio to go undercover and Gabby Hayes becomes a pianist. Of course Bull O'Hara (Walter Long) only wants him to play Irish tunes. This leads to wonderful music, "The Wearing of the Green" and "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" sung by Bernadine Hayes, Long and everybody in the saloon. This was the only movie where Hayes played with her sister, Lorraine Randall. Hoppy and Ace (Jack Rutherford), who is running the salon are playing a deadly game of chicken but Hoppy's main concern is finding the Lone Wolf. Also, where does Lee J. Cobb fit into the Wolf's plan? A lot of great character development and solid acting in this well directed Hoppy film.
Review of North of the Rio Grande
