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