False Colors (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1943, False Colors is a western film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 65 minutes. “"Hoppy" at his best!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Before he was killed by Mark Foster's men, Bud Lawton willed part ownership in his ranch to Hoppy and his two pals. When the three arrive they find a fake posing as Lawton. When they expose the imposter, Foster gets the Sheriff to jail them for Lawton's murder.
Who’s in it. False Colors stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Andy Clyde as California Carlson, Jimmy Rogers as Jimmy Rogers and Douglass Dumbrille as Mark Foster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, False Colors has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch False Colors page.
If you liked it. Fans of False Colors tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch False Colors (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for False Colors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is False Colors worth watching?
- False Colors holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in False Colors?
- False Colors stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jimmy Rogers, Douglass Dumbrille and Tom Seidel.
- When was False Colors released?
- False Colors was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.
