Powder Town
“DRAMA... with the drive of a demolition bomb!”
Synopsis
Director Rowland V. Lee's wacky 1942 comedy, about an absent-minded scientist working on a secret formula at an explosives plant, stars Edmond O'Brien, Victor McLaglen, Dorothy Lovett, June Havoc, Eddie Foy Jr., Marion Martin and Mary Gordon.
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Victor McLaglen
Jeems O'Shea
Edmond O'Brien
J. Quincy 'Penji' Pennant
June Havoc
Dolly Smythe
Dorothy Lovett
Sally Dean
Eddie Foy Jr.
Mr. Billy Meeker
Damian O'Flynn
Oliver Lindsay
Marten Lamont
Chick Parker
Roy Gordon
Dr. Wayne
Marion Martin
Sue, Blonde Piano Player
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Douglas
Frances E. Neal
Carol
Julie Warren
Betty
Jane Woodworth
Helen
George Cleveland
Gus the Janitor
John McGuire
Harvey Dodge
Murray Alper
Joe the Cab Driver (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Jerry the Nitrate Technician (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Security Guard Shooting Gun (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- David Boehm
- Original Title
- Powder Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
David Boehm, Max Brand, Vicki Baum
Frank Redman
Samuel E. Beetley
Cliff Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
David Boehm
Screenplay
Cliff Reid
Producer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powder Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Powder Town about?
Director Rowland V. Lee's wacky 1942 comedy, about an absent-minded scientist working on a secret formula at an explosives plant, stars Edmond O'Brien, Victor McLaglen, Dorothy Lovett, June Havoc, Eddie Foy Jr., Marion Martin and Mary Gordon.
Who directed Powder Town?
Powder Town was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in Powder Town?
The principal cast of Powder Town includes Victor McLaglen, Edmond O'Brien, June Havoc, Dorothy Lovett, Eddie Foy Jr..
When was Powder Town released and how long is it?
Powder Town was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Is Powder Town based on a book or true story?
Powder Town is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Brand".