The Oil Raider
Synopsis
"Wildcatter" Dave Warren and his crew are trying to bring in a new oil well. Dave gives troublemaker Simmons a good thrashing and orders him off the site. In order to complete drilling Dave borrows $50,000 from investment banker J. T. Varley and also begins a romance with Varley's daughter Alice. Varley suffers market reverses and knowing that Dave is about to strike oil hires Simmons to wreck the rig so he can foreclose and take over.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Homer King Gordon, Rex Taylor, George Morgan
- Original Title
- The Oil Raider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Mayfair Pictures Corporation, Scott-Bennet Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Homer King Gordon, Rex Taylor, George Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oil Raider
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What is The Oil Raider about?
"Wildcatter" Dave Warren and his crew are trying to bring in a new oil well. Dave gives troublemaker Simmons a good thrashing and orders him off the site. In order to complete drilling Dave borrows $50,000 from investment banker J. T. Varley and also begins a romance with Varley's daughter Alice. Varley suffers market reverses and knowing that Dave is about to strike oil hires Simmons to wreck the rig so he can foreclose and take over.
Who directed The Oil Raider?
The Oil Raider was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in The Oil Raider?
The principal cast of The Oil Raider includes Buster Crabbe, Gloria Shea, George Irving, Max Wagner, Emmett Vogan.
When was The Oil Raider released and how long is it?
The Oil Raider was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Oil Raider?
The Oil Raider holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).