The Boiling Point
| The Boiling Point | |
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| Directed by | George Melford |
| Written by | Donald W. Lee |
| Produced by | M.H. Hoffman |
| Starring | Hoot Gibson Helen Foster Wheeler Oakman |
| Cinematography | Tom Galligan Harry Neumann |
| Edited by | Mildred Johnston |
Production company | M.H. Hoffman Inc. |
| Distributed by | Allied Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Boiling Point is a 1932 American western film directed by George Melford and starring Hoot Gibson, Helen Foster and Wheeler Oakman. It was distributed by the independent Poverty Row studio Allied Pictures.[1]
Plot[edit]
The hot-tempered Jimmy Duncan is sent by his uncle to work on a ranch for a one-month probation period. If he involved in one fight during that time he will be disinherited. This leads to problems when he confronts a gang of robbers.
Cast[edit]
- Hoot Gibson as Jimmy Duncan
- Helen Foster as Laura Kirk
- Wheeler Oakman as Holt Norbo - Bank Cashier
- Skeeter Bill Robbins as High - Kirk Hand
- Billy Bletcher as Stubby - Kirk Hand
- Lafe McKee as Tom Kirk
- Charles Brinley as Gonzales
- G. Raymond Nye as Nick - Henchman
- Tom London as Pete Mallis - Henchman
- George 'Gabby' Hayes as George Duncan
- Bob Burns as McCall
- Merrill McCormick as Henchman Jenks
- Hattie McDaniel as Caroline - the Cook
- Art Mix as Art
References[edit]
- ^ Pitts p.24
Bibliography[edit]
- Pitts, Michael R. Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. McFarland & Company, 2005.
External links[edit]
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