Boulder Dam
“FLOODING THE SCREEN WITH THRILLS!”
Synopsis
Fate brings a job at Boulder Dam and romance with a saloon singer into the life of a young man on the run.
Top Cast
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Ross Alexander
Rusty Noonan
Patricia Ellis
Ann Vangarick
Lyle Talbot
Mr. Harry Lacy
Eddie Acuff
Ed Harper
Henry O'Neill
Mr. Agnew
Egon Brecher
Pa Vangarick
Eleanor Wesselhoeft
Ma Vangarick
Joseph Crehan
Ross
George P. Breakston
Stan Vangarick
William Pawley
Wilson - Garage Boss
Ronnie Cosby
Peter Vangarick
Ward Bond
Pa's Guest (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Bud - the Bouncer (uncredited)
Spencer Charters
First Sheriff (uncredited)
Davison Clark
Sheriff #2 (uncredited)
James Donlan
Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Job Applications Teller (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
Dynamite Ralph - Dam Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
March 7, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Block, Sy Bartlett
- Original Title
- Boulder Dam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Ralph Block, Sy Bartlett
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Block
Screenplay
Frank McDonald
Director
Sy Bartlett
Screenplay
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 Boulder Dam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boulder Dam about?
Fate brings a job at Boulder Dam and romance with a saloon singer into the life of a young man on the run.
Who directed Boulder Dam?
Boulder Dam was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Boulder Dam?
The principal cast of Boulder Dam includes Ross Alexander, Patricia Ellis, Lyle Talbot, Eddie Acuff, Henry O'Neill.
When was Boulder Dam released and how long is it?
Boulder Dam was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boulder Dam?
Boulder Dam holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).