The Oil Raider (1934)
"Wildcatter" Dave Warren and his crew are trying to bring in a new oil well. Dave gives troublemaker Simmons a good thrashing and orders him off the site. In order to complete drilling Dave borrows $50,000 from investment banker J. T. Varley and also begins a romance with Varley's daughter Alice. Varley suffers market reverses and knowing that Dave is about to strike oil hires Simmons to wreck the rig so he can foreclose and take over.
Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet
Genre: Romance, Action, Adventure
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: November 1, 1934
Cast
- Buster Crabbe - Dave Warren
- Gloria Shea - Alice Varley
- George Irving - J. T. Varley
- Max Wagner - Simmons
- Emmett Vogan - Jim Walker
- Harold Minjir - Morrison
- Tom London - Oil Well Driller (uncredited)
- Hal Taliaferro - Oil Well Driller (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Rex Taylor (Story)
- George Morgan (Dialogue)
- Homer King Gordon (Dialogue)
Production: Mayfair Pictures Corporation, Scott-Bennet Production
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
oil, wildcatter
More Films by Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Oil Raider about?
- "Wildcatter" Dave Warren and his crew are trying to bring in a new oil well. Dave gives troublemaker Simmons a good thrashing and orders him off the site. In order to complete drilling Dave borrows $50,000 from investment banker J. T. Varley and also begins a romance with Varley's daughter Alice. Varley suffers market reverses and knowing that Dave is about to strike oil hires Simmons to wreck the rig so he can foreclose and take over.
- Who directed The Oil Raider?
- The Oil Raider was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
- Who stars in The Oil Raider?
- The Oil Raider stars Buster Crabbe, Gloria Shea, George Irving, Max Wagner, Emmett Vogan, Harold Minjir.
- How long is The Oil Raider?
- The Oil Raider has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Oil Raider?
- The Oil Raider is a Romance, Action, Adventure film.
- Where was The Oil Raider produced?
- The Oil Raider was produced in United States of America.