The Wildcatter
“Thrilling Romance of Black Gold Hunters!”
Synopsis
Eager to take advantage of a new oil boom, "Lucky" Conlon leaves his gas station and diner for Texas, with his wife Helen's blessing. In Texas, Lucky wins enough money in roulette to lease a parcel of land, and he and his friend "Smiley" begin drilling. Julia Frayne, whom Lucky met while gambling, turns out to be the daughter of oil tycoon Tom Frayne, who is eager to buy out the leases of the growing number of independent drillers, called "wildcatters," in order to hold a monopoly on the local oil fields.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Logue
- Original Title
- The Wildcatter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Charles Logue, Tom Van Dycke
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Logue
Screenplay
Lewis D. Collins
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wildcatter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wildcatter about?
Eager to take advantage of a new oil boom, "Lucky" Conlon leaves his gas station and diner for Texas, with his wife Helen's blessing. In Texas, Lucky wins enough money in roulette to lease a parcel of land, and he and his friend "Smiley" begin drilling. Julia Frayne, whom Lucky met while gambling, turns out to be the daughter of oil tycoon Tom Frayne, who is eager to buy out the leases of the growing number of independent drillers, called "wildcatters," in order to hold a monopoly on the local oil fields.
Who directed The Wildcatter?
The Wildcatter was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in The Wildcatter?
The principal cast of The Wildcatter includes Scott Kolk, Jean Rogers, J. Scott Smart, Suzanne Kaaren, Russell Hicks.
When was The Wildcatter released and how long is it?
The Wildcatter was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wildcatter?
The Wildcatter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).