Two buddies who rise from fly-by-night wildcatters to oil tycoons over a twenty year period both love the same woman. McMasters and Sand come to oil towns to get rich. Betsy comes West intending to marry Sand but marries McMasters instead. Getting rich and losing it all teaches McMasters and Sand the value of personal ties.
Two ambitious wildcatters, 'Big John' Sullivan and 'Square John' Sands, strike it rich in the Oklahoma oil fields. Their rivalry extends beyond business, as both men fall for the same woman, Elizabeth Bartlett. Their fortunes rise and fall dramatically with the fluctuating oil prices and their personal entanglements.
Boom Town was a commercial success, praised for its fast-paced storytelling, strong performances, and high production values. It was a popular film with audiences, who enjoyed the blend of adventure, romance, and the drama of the oil boom era.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's engaging plot, the chemistry between the lead actors, and its exciting portrayal of the early 20th-century oil industry.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Story.
Hedy Lamarr's casting as the romantic interest was a significant step in her Hollywood career, showcasing her beauty and dramatic range beyond her earlier European successes.
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