description Boom Town Overview
Boom Town is a 1940 film directed by Jack Conway, starring Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, and Claudette Colbert. Based on a Cosmopolitan magazine story, it depicts the arrival of a woman in Burkburnett, Texas, and the ensuing boomtown situation. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced and released the neo-western narrative with supporting actors including Frank Morgan.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info Boom Town Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1940 |
help Boom Town FAQ
What business are Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy pursuing in Boom Town?
Their characters, Big John McMasters and Square John Sand, are competing oil wildcatters. The story begins around the Burkburnett, Texas, oil boom before following their fortunes elsewhere.
What causes the rivalry between the two partners in Boom Town?
Their friendship fractures over both money and Elizabeth Bartlett, played by Claudette Colbert. Elizabeth arrives intending to marry Square John but instead marries Big John.
Who does Hedy Lamarr play in Boom Town?
Lamarr plays Karen Vanmeer, a sophisticated woman who becomes involved with Big John after he has become wealthy. Her presence intensifies the strain on his marriage to Elizabeth.
Was Boom Town a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production?
Yes. MGM produced the 1940 film, and Jack Conway directed its cast of Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, and Hedy Lamarr.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
