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