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A GUSHER OF THRILLS!

3.5

1h 10m

1942

“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.

Director

Frank McDonald

Drama

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Cast & Crew

Richard Arlen

Richard Arlen

as Johnny Maverick

Arline Judge

Arline Judge

as Nan Deering

William Frawley

William Frawley

as Oliver Westbrook

Buster Crabbe

Buster Crabbe

as Mike Rawlins

Arthur Hunnicutt

Arthur Hunnicutt

as 'Watchfob' Jones

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

as Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins

Ralph Sanford

Ralph Sanford

as 'Grits' O'Malley

Alec Craig

Alec Craig

as Joseph D. Campbell

John Dilson

John Dilson

as Gus Sloane

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