Wildcat (1942)
A GUSHER OF THRILLS!
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.
Director: Frank McDonald
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: September 3, 1942
Cast
- Richard Arlen - Johnny Maverick
- Arline Judge - Nan Deering
- William Frawley - Oliver Westbrook
- Buster Crabbe - Mike Rawlins
- Arthur Hunnicutt - 'Watchfob' Jones
- Elisha Cook Jr. - Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins
- Ralph Sanford - 'Grits' O'Malley
- Alec Craig - Joseph D. Campbell
- John Dilson - Gus Sloane
- Will Wright - John 'Paw' Smithers
Screenplay
Music: Freddie Rich
Cinematography: Fred Jackman Jr.
Editing: William H. Ziegler
Production: Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendships Born from Rivalry, Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
fire, cheating, competition, partnership, rivalry, con artist, hitchhiker, sabotage, impersonation, oil well, firefighter, confidence game, drilling for oil, marked deck, confidence artist
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Frank McDonald
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wildcat about?
- 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.
- Who directed Wildcat?
- Wildcat was directed by Frank McDonald.
- Who stars in Wildcat?
- Wildcat stars Richard Arlen, Arline Judge, William Frawley, Buster Crabbe, Arthur Hunnicutt, Elisha Cook Jr..
- How long is Wildcat?
- Wildcat has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Wildcat?
- Wildcat is a Drama film.
- Where was Wildcat produced?
- Wildcat was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Wildcat?
- The themes of Wildcat include: Friendships Born from Rivalry, Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports.