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