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The Oil Raider (1934)

1934-11-01 · 59m · EN
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"Wildcatter" Dave Warren and his crew are trying to bring in a new oil well. Dave gives troublemaker Simmons a good thrashing and orders him off the site. In order to complete drilling Dave borrows $50,000 from investment banker J. T. Varley and also begins a romance with Varley's daughter Alice. Varley suffers market reverses and knowing that Dave is about to strike oil hires Simmons to wreck the rig so he can foreclose and take over.

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Spencer Gordon BennetDirector

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Buster CrabbeBuster CrabbeDave WarrenGloria SheaGloria SheaAlice VarleyGeorge IrvingGeorge IrvingJ. T. VarleyMax WagnerMax WagnerSimmonsEmmett VoganEmmett VoganJim WalkerHarold MinjirHarold MinjirMorrisonTom LondonTom LondonOil Well Driller (uncredited)Hal TaliaferroHal TaliaferroOil Well Driller (uncredited)

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OilWildcatter

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Genre affinityAction · Adventure · RomanceTheme affinityOil · WildcatterMood preferenceRomancePacingAction · ShortEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference313583

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Frequently asked questions about The Oil Raider

What is The Oil Raider about?

"Wildcatter" Dave Warren and his crew are trying to bring in a new oil well. Dave gives troublemaker Simmons a good thrashing and orders him off the site. In order to complete drilling Dave borrows $50,000 from investment banker J. T. Varley and also begins a romance with Varley's daughter Alice. Varley suffers market reverses and knowing that Dave is about to strike oil hires Simmons to wreck the rig so he can foreclose and take over.

How long is The Oil Raider?

The Oil Raider has a runtime of 59 minutes.