Boom Town

Boom Town (1940)

  • 67% of users liked it
    (619 ratings)

Clark Gable is "Big John" and Spencer Tracy is "Square John"; both "Johns" seek their fortunes in the Texas oil fields. They simultaneously fall in love with Claudette Colbert, but it's "Big John" who wins out. When both Johns grow rich on oil, "Big John" lets money go to his head, and he begins… More

Unrated, 2 hr.
Directed By
Jack Conway
Written By
John Lee Mahin
Genres
Western, Drama, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1940 Wide
On DVD
Jun 20, 2006

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, Screendaily

    A fun comedy-adventure, starring MGM's top talent, Clark Gable and Spence Tracy, not to mention Claudette Colbert

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • jay n


    All star quartet perform well in this robust entry from classic Hollywood.

  • moon r


    yowza!

  • cody f


    Great Film!!! I don't think Hollywood allows a film about OIL! to be made under 2 hours. Gable and Tracy shine together as always.

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