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Boom Town

Boom Town

Where Men Are Rough And Tough . . . And Like Their Women The Same Way !

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Boom Town
  • Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
  • Release Date: 1940-08-30
  • Runtime: 119 minutes
  • Rating: 6.943/10 (53 votes)
  • Budget: $1,600,000
  • Revenue: $5,000,000
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.2126
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

as Big John McMasters

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

as Square John Sand

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

as Betsy Bartlett

Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr

as Karen Vanmeer

Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

as Luther Aldrich

Lionel Atwill

Lionel Atwill

as Harry Compton

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

as Harmony Jones

Marion Martin

Marion Martin

as Whitey

Minna Gombell

Minna Gombell

as Spanish Eva

Joe Yule

Joe Yule

as Ed Murphy

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Boom Town - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

partnershipoiloil tycoonwildcatteroil field

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boom Town?

Boom Town is a Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western movie directed by . It was released on 1940-08-30.

Who are the main actors in Boom Town?

The main cast includes Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, Hedy Lamarr, Frank Morgan, .

Where can I watch Boom Town online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Boom Town is available.

Is Boom Town based on a true story?

Where Men Are Rough And Tough . . . And Like Their Women The Same Way !

What is the IMDb rating of Boom Town?

Boom Town has an IMDb rating of 6.943/10 based on 53 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Boom Town?

The movie had a production budget of $1,600,000 and earned $5,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Boom Town?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Boom Town filmed?

Boom Town was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Boom Town?

The total runtime of Boom Town is 119 minutes.

Is Boom Town suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Boom Town?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Boom Town.

Does Boom Town have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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