Powder Town (1942)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.433 |
Directed By
Rowland V. Lee
Crew
Max Brand
Rowland V. Lee
Vicki Baum
David Boehm
Cliff Reid
Frank Redman
Samuel E. Beetley
Albert S. D'Agostino
Walter E. Keller
TOP CAST
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)
Bobby Barber
Waiter (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Mr. Tuttle (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Sarcastic Test Observer (uncredited)
Frank Mills
Beer Drinker at Bar (uncredited)
Netta Packer
Mr. Tuttle's Secretary (uncredited)
Jack Perry
Henchman at Dice Table (uncredited)
Charles Schaeffer
Charlie the Bartender (uncredited)
Carl Sklover
Man at Dice Table (uncredited)
Tom Steele
Truck Driver / Henchman (uncredited)
Sammy Stein
Henchman (uncredited)
Sally Wadsworth
Miss Wood, Dr. Wayne's Receptionist (uncredited)
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