8.0The Wildcatter · 1937
The Wildcatter (1937) is a Drama film directed by Lewis D. Collins, starring Scott Kolk, Jean Rogers, J. Scott Smart.
Drama
8.0Overview
Eager to take advantage of a new oil boom, "Lucky" Conlon leaves his gas station and diner for Texas, with his wife Helen's blessing. In Texas, Lucky wins enough money in roulette to lease a parcel of land, and he and his friend "Smiley" begin drilling. Julia Frayne, whom Lucky met while gambling, turns out to be the daughter of oil tycoon Tom Frayne, who is eager to buy out the leases of the growing number of independent drillers, called "wildcatters," in order to hold a monopoly on the local oil fields.
Cast
Scott Kolk, Jean Rogers, J. Scott Smart, Suzanne Kaaren, Russell Hicks, Ward Bond, Wallis Clark, Jack Powell
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What is "The Wildcatter" about?
Eager to take advantage of a new oil boom, "Lucky" Conlon leaves his gas station and diner for Texas, with his wife Helen's blessing. In Texas, Lucky wins enough money in roulette to lease a parcel of land, and he and his friend "Smiley" begin drilling. Julia Frayne, whom Lucky met while gambling, turns out to be the daughter of oil tycoon Tom Frayne, who is eager to buy out the leases of the growing number of independent drillers, called "wildcatters," in order to hold a monopoly on the local oil fields.
When was "The Wildcatter" released?
The Wildcatter was released in 1937.
Who stars in "The Wildcatter"?
The cast includes Scott Kolk, Jean Rogers, J. Scott Smart, Suzanne Kaaren.
