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