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