Powder Town(1942)
DRAMA... with the drive of a demolition bomb!
Powder Town Synopsis
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.
Powder Town (1942) is a comedy and drama film directed by Rowland V. Lee, released on June 7, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Victor McLaglen, Edmond O'Brien, June Havoc and Dorothy Lovett. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Rowland V. Lee
- Writers:
- Max Brand, Vicki Baum, David Boehm
- Producers:
- Cliff Reid
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Redman
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Powder Town Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor McLaglen
as Jeems O'Shea
Edmond O'Brien
as J. Quincy 'Penji' Pennant
June Havoc
as Dolly Smythe
Dorothy Lovett
as Sally Dean
Eddie Foy Jr.
as Mr. Billy Meeker
Damian O'Flynn
as Oliver Lindsay
Marten Lamont
as Chick Parker
Roy Gordon
as Dr. Wayne
Marion Martin
as Sue, Blonde Piano Player
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. Douglas
- Frances E. Neal
Frances E. Neal
as Carol
- Julie Warren
Julie Warren
as Betty
Key crew
Directed by Rowland V. Lee, written by Max Brand, Vicki Baum and David Boehm, produced by Cliff Reid.
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Powder Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Powder Town – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Powder Town online?
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Who stars in Powder Town?
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The main cast of Powder Town (1942) includes Victor McLaglen, Edmond O'Brien, June Havoc, Dorothy Lovett and Eddie Foy Jr.. The film was directed by Rowland V. Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Powder Town released?
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Powder Town was released on June 7, 1942 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Powder Town worth watching?
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Powder Town (1942) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.