United States / Jun 07, 1942 / New York City, New York
DRAMA... with the drive of a demolition bomb!
1h 19min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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| 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) |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Powder Town |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 7 giugno 1942 |
| Production | Cliff Reid |
| Writer | Max Brand, David Boehm, Vicki Baum |
| Editing | Samuel E. Beetley |
| Cinematography | Frank Redman |
| Assistant directors | Rowland V. Lee |
| Camera operators | Frank Redman |
| Additional photography | Frank Redman |
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| Production design | Albert S. D'Agostino, Walter E. Keller |
| Art direction | Albert S. D'Agostino, Walter E. Keller |
| Set decoration | Albert S. D'Agostino, Walter E. Keller |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
United States / Jun 19, 1942
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