Boom Town

There was something lacking in this film, not that I didn't like it: it just wasn't as good as it should have been. There was an intensity missing. I found it tough to get involved with the story and the... Full review

This film has four big stars perfectly cast and appearing at their very best in a very entertaining film about "wild catting" in the American oil industry.I rated it 7/10.First up is Clark Gable playing the "mans man" role he... Full review

As one who has worked in the "oil patch" for 25 years, I feel that 'Boom Town' is the most realistic portrait of the industry (during that period) that has ever been put on film. The formation of the cartel... Full review

When one thinks of roles identified with Clark Gable, Boom Town does not immediately come to mind. Yet this film, done at what most would consider the high water mark of Gable's career (after Gone With the Wind and before... Full review

Tracy and Gable play two "wildcatters" -- oil hunters -- who are always at loggerheads and both manage to gain and lose several fortunes before the film's end. Colbert is the woman they both love; Lamarr is of course the... Full review

This movie doesn't let up, as it journeys from Texas oil fields to Latin America to New York City to Oklahoma. Its characters go from rich to poor in what seems like a blink of the eye. As the main... Full review

***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS*** Boomtown, 4 of the biggest stars at MGM in one film. Not since the Grand Hotel and Dinner At Eight era had MGM thrown top 4 stars in one films and man oh man is it worth it.... Full review

I love this movie! It's such a touching movie about romance, friendship, and oil...is that touching? Anyway, if I were Claudette Colbert, I would have a hard time deciding between Clark Gable (handsome and rugged) and Spencer Tracy (sweet, caring,... Full review

Boom Town was a fine film.....As I said, Boom Town was my favorite out of all the films in the Gable box set (San Francisco was probably second).....fine performances.... ... Full Review

For one night only, Bridgewater had its own drive-in off Summer Street on Friday. That was where nearly 100 cars were pulled into fields to watch a firebomb explode as part of the new Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz movie... ... Full Article

Today: Fourth of July celebration with Jet Car Nationals, games, drag racing and more, 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. $18, $16 senior and military, $12 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under. $10 parking. ... Full Article

Hi Harry. I saw a special viewing of 'Boom Town', episode 11 of the new Dr Who series last night. It was in the company of Russell T Davies, but I don't want to say any more because I work... ... Full Article