The Petrified Forest(1936)
AGAIN THEY TRIUMPH!...The stars of 'Human Bondage' in a picture greater than the play!
The Petrified Forest Synopsis
Gabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.
The Petrified Forest (1936) is a crime, drama, romance and thriller film directed by Archie Mayo, released on February 8, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart and Genevieve Tobin. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 223 ratings.
- Director:
- Archie Mayo
- Writers:
- Charles Kenyon, Robert E. Sherwood, Delmer Daves
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Composer:
- Bernhard Kaun
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Petrified Forest (1936) Trailer
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The Petrified Forest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leslie Howard
as Alan Squier
Bette Davis
as Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple
Humphrey Bogart
as Duke Mantee
Genevieve Tobin
as Mrs. Edith Chisholm
Dick Foran
as Boze Hertzlinger
Porter Hall
as Jason Maple
Charley Grapewin
as Gramp Maple
Paul Harvey
as Mr. Chisholm
Joe Sawyer
as Jackie
Eddie Acuff
as Lineman
Adrian Morris
as Ruby
- Nina Campana
Nina Campana
as Paula
Key crew
Directed by Archie Mayo, written by Charles Kenyon, Robert E. Sherwood and Delmer Daves.
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The Petrified Forest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 223 ratings.
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The Petrified Forest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Petrified Forest online?
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The Petrified Forest (1936) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Petrified Forest?
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The main cast of The Petrified Forest (1936) includes Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Genevieve Tobin and Dick Foran. The film was directed by Archie Mayo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Petrified Forest released?
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The Petrified Forest was released on February 8, 1936 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Petrified Forest worth watching?
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The Petrified Forest (1936) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 223 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Petrified Forest?
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