The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Wildcatter Johnny Maverick and his pal go to a town in oil country offering $25,000 to the person who brings in the first well. They find oil on the outskirts but have to sell a share to a promoter who hires Johnny's old enemy.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Maxwell ShaneWriter
- Frank McDonaldDirector
- Richard MurphyWriter
Cast
- Richard ArlenJohnny Maverick
- Arline JudgeNan Deering
- William FrawleyOliver Westbrook
- Buster CrabbeMike Rawlins
- Arthur Hunnicutt'Watchfob' Jones
- Elisha Cook Jr.Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins
- Ralph Sanford'Grits' O'Malley
- Alec CraigJoseph D. Campbell
- John DilsonGus Sloane
- Will WrightJohn 'Paw' Smithers
- William BenedictBud Smithers
Stills
Themes
firecheatingcompetitionpartnershiprivalrycon artisthitchhikersabotageimpersonationoil wellfirefighterconfidence game