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