
Boom Town
Boom Town
Release: 1940-08-30·Runtime: 119m·★ 6.9
AdventureDramaRomanceWestern
Two buddies who rise from fly-by-night wildcatters to oil tycoons over a twenty year period both love the same woman. McMasters and Sand come to oil towns to get rich. Betsy comes West intending to marry Sand but marries McMasters instead. Getting rich and losing it all teaches McMasters and Sand the value of personal ties.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Frank Orthas Barber
Charles D. Brownas U.S. Marshal Stebbins (uncredited)
Frank McLureas Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Carlotta Montias Saloon Hostess Fighting Whitey (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Alarmed Townsman (uncredited)
Pat Flahertyas Man at Dice Table (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Sheriff Harris (uncredited)
Hedy Lamarras Karen Vanmeer
Byron Foulgeras Geologist
Howard Hickmanas McCreery's Associate #1 (uncredited)
Earle Hodginsas Rodeo Barker (uncredited)
Marietta Cantyas Maid, Karen's Maid (uncredited)
Frank Morganas Luther Aldrich
Lionel Atwillas Harry Compton
Minna Gombellas Spanish Eva
Joe Yuleas Ed Murphy
Eddy Walleras Hotel Desk Clerk in Burkburnett, Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Sr.as Deacon
Frank Hagneyas Man Abandoned by Whitey (uncredited)
John Hamiltonas McMasters' Defense Attorney (uncredited)
Jack Ingramas Oilman at Producers' Convention (uncredited)
John T. Murrayas Mr. Springtime (uncredited)
Nestor Paivaas Venezuelan Officer (uncredited)
William Tannenas Hotel Desk Clerk #1 (uncredited)
Harry Wilsonas Townsman (uncredited)
Tom Wilsonas Man in Saloon (uncredited)
Harry Haydenas Architect, Smith - the Architect (uncredited)
Robert Emmett Keaneas Oilman in New York (uncredited)
Jimmy Dimeas Townsman (uncredited)
Barbara Bedfordas Nurse (uncredited)
Spencer Tracyas Square John Sand
George Lesseyas Judge
Charles Colemanas McMasters' Butler, Parker - McMasters' Butler (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Worker in McMasters' Office (uncredited)
Dick Curtisas Hiring Boss (uncredited)
Horace Murphyas Tom Murphy
Roy Gordonas McCreery
Sara Hadenas Miss Barnes
William Halliganas McCreery's Associate #2 (uncredited)
Holmes Herbertas Doctor (uncredited)
Milton Parsonsas Aldrich's Assistant (uncredited)
Curt Boisas Ferdie the Tailor
Clark Gableas Big John McMasters
Hank Bellas Hank - Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.as Man with Nitroglycerine (uncredited)
Wedgwood Nowellas Oilman at Producers' Convention (uncredited)
Claudette Colbertas Betsy Bartlett
Marion Martinas Whitey
Eddie Dunnas Wildcatter (uncredited)
George Guhlas Baggage Man (uncredited)
Larry Steersas Lawyer at Prosecution's Table (uncredited)
Douglas Woodas Oil Man at New York Meeting (uncredited)
Chill Willsas Harmony Jones
Richard Laneas Assistant D.A.
Shep Houghtonas Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Lee Phelpsas Man Fighting Oil Fire (uncredited)
Nell Craigas Compton's Secretary
Mitchell Lewisas Venezuelan Foreman (uncredited)Crew
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />AdrianCostume Designer
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Franz WaxmanOriginal Music Composer
" />John Lee MahinScreenplay
" />James Edward GrantStory
" />Sam ZimbalistProducer
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Douglas ShearerSound Recordist
" />Jack ConwayDirector
" />Harold RossonDirector of Photography