
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
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Cast
Frank Morganas Luther Aldrich
Chill Willsas Harmony Jones
Byron Foulgeras Geologist
Charles D. Brownas U.S. Marshal Stebbins (uncredited)
Howard Hickmanas McCreery's Associate #1 (uncredited)
Earle Hodginsas Rodeo Barker (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Sheriff Harris (uncredited)
Frank Orthas Barber
Nell Craigas Compton's Secretary
Eddy Walleras Hotel Desk Clerk in Burkburnett, Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Barbara Bedfordas Nurse (uncredited)
Hank Bellas Hank - Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Eddie Dunnas Wildcatter (uncredited)
William Tannenas Hotel Desk Clerk #1 (uncredited)
Charles Colemanas McMasters' Butler, Parker - McMasters' Butler (uncredited)
William Halliganas McCreery's Associate #2 (uncredited)
Douglas Woodas Oil Man at New York Meeting (uncredited)
Lionel Atwillas Harry Compton
Harry Haydenas Architect, Smith - the Architect (uncredited)
Roy Gordonas McCreery
Franklyn Farnumas Alarmed Townsman (uncredited)
George Guhlas Baggage Man (uncredited)
Wedgwood Nowellas Oilman at Producers' Convention (uncredited)
Hedy Lamarras Karen Vanmeer
Curt Boisas Ferdie the Tailor
Jimmy Dimeas Townsman (uncredited)
Holmes Herbertas Doctor (uncredited)
Tom Wilsonas Man in Saloon (uncredited)
Joe Yuleas Ed Murphy
George Lesseyas Judge
Sara Hadenas Miss Barnes
Francis X. Bushman Jr.as Man with Nitroglycerine (uncredited)
Clark Gableas Big John McMasters
Frank McLureas Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Harry Wilsonas Townsman (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Sr.as Deacon
Bess Flowersas Worker in McMasters' Office (uncredited)
Jack Ingramas Oilman at Producers' Convention (uncredited)
Milton Parsonsas Aldrich's Assistant (uncredited)
Dick Curtisas Hiring Boss (uncredited)
Robert Emmett Keaneas Oilman in New York (uncredited)
Pat Flahertyas Man at Dice Table (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Man Abandoned by Whitey (uncredited)
John Hamiltonas McMasters' Defense Attorney (uncredited)
John T. Murrayas Mr. Springtime (uncredited)
Shep Houghtonas Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewisas Venezuelan Foreman (uncredited)
Spencer Tracyas Square John Sand
Claudette Colbertas Betsy Bartlett
Minna Gombellas Spanish Eva
Horace Murphyas Tom Murphy
Nestor Paivaas Venezuelan Officer (uncredited)
Larry Steersas Lawyer at Prosecution's Table (uncredited)
Marietta Cantyas Maid, Karen's Maid (uncredited)
Richard Laneas Assistant D.A.
Carlotta Montias Saloon Hostess Fighting Whitey (uncredited)
Lee Phelpsas Man Fighting Oil Fire (uncredited)
Marion Martinas WhiteyCrew
" />Harold RossonDirector of Photography
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Sam ZimbalistProducer
" />Franz WaxmanOriginal Music Composer
" />Jack ConwayDirector
" />John Lee MahinScreenplay
" />James Edward GrantStory
" />Douglas ShearerSound Recordist
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />AdrianCostume Designer