IN OLD MEXICO

Cinemavixion Review

William Boyd returns as the stoic Hopalong Cassidy in "In Old Mexico" (1938), a Western that ventures south of the border for a tale of revenge and romance. Directed by Edward D. Venturini, the film pits Boyd's Cassidy against "The Fox," a cunning criminal seeking retribution against Cassidy and a Rurales colonel for his imprisonment. The plot, as detailed in both sources, involves "The Fox" luring Cassidy to Mexico under false pretenses and orchestrating a deadly scheme. The presence of George 'Gabby' Hayes and Russell Hayden alongside Boyd grounds the film in the familiar charm of the Hopalong Cassidy series, while the introduction of a romantic element with Jan Clayton (or Janet in the external plot summary) adds a layer of intrigue. Although specific awards and box office data are not readily available, the film's IMDb rating of 6.7 suggests a moderately received entry in the Western genre. "In Old Mexico" offers a solid narrative with classic Western tropes, elevated by Boyd's reliable performance.