Drama · United States of America · 1942 · 1h 10m

Wildcat

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Director
Frank McDonald
Cast
Richard Arlen as Johnny Maverick Arline Judge as Nan Deering William Frawley as Oliver Westbrook Buster Crabbe as Mike Rawlins Arthur Hunnicutt as 'Watchfob' Jones Elisha Cook Jr. as Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins
Crew
Fred Jackman Jr. — Director of Photography William H. Ziegler — Editor Maxwell Shane — Writer Richard Murphy — Writer William H. Pine — Producer William C. Thomas — Producer
Tagline

A GUSHER OF THRILLS!

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.

Mood & Themes
firecheatingcompetitionpartnershiprivalrycon artisthitchhikersabotageimpersonationoil wellfirefighterconfidence game
Key Collaborators
Frank McDonald Director Fred Jackman Jr. Director of Photography William H. Ziegler Editor Maxwell Shane Writer Richard Murphy Writer William H. Pine Producer William C. Thomas Producer
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