
The Last Horseman
Western
Overview
Former Hopalong Cassidy sidekick Russell Hayden retains his nickname of Lucky in this average entry in his short-lived starring series for Columbia.
Top Cast


Russell Hayden
Russell Hayden
Lucky Rawlins
Russell Hayden
Lucky Rawlins


Dub Taylor
Dub Taylor
Cannonball
Dub Taylor
Cannonball


Bob Wills
Bob Wills
Bob
Bob Wills
Bob


Edmund Cobb
Edmund Cobb
Waco posing as Bill Rogan (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
Waco posing as Bill Rogan (uncredited)


Herman Hack
Herman Hack
Henchman (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Henchman (uncredited)


Frank LaRue
Frank LaRue
Rance Williams (uncredited)
Frank LaRue
Rance Williams (uncredited)


Milburn Morante
Milburn Morante
Bartender (uncredited)
Milburn Morante
Bartender (uncredited)


Ann Savage
Ann Savage
Judy Ware
Ann Savage
Judy Ware


John Maxwell
John Maxwell
Cash Watson
John Maxwell
Cash Watson
Nick Thompson
Nick Thompson
Henchman Karp
Nick Thompson
Henchman Karp
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