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