Black Gold
Originally released in 1936. Black Gold is a action/drama film. directed by Russell Hopton. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Darro, LeRoy Mason, and Gloria Shea
Synopsis
Wildcat riggers risk their lives in the pursuit of oil. Their jobs get even more dangerous when ruthless oil baron J.C. Anderson sets his sights on their territory. When longtime driller Dan O'Reilly falls to his death from a well tower sabotaged by Anderson's strong-arm thugs, his teenage son 'Fishtail' inherits the property and the troubles that come with it. With the help of his geologist pal, Hank Langford, the boy fights to bring in a gusher before the deed to the well-site expires.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Darro
as Clifford 'Fishtail' O'Reilly
LeRoy Mason
as Henry 'Hank' Langford
Gloria Shea
as Cynthia Jackson
Berton Churchill
as J.C. Anderson
Stanley Fields
as Lefty Stevens
Frank Shannon
as Dan O'Reilly
George Cleveland
as Clemmons
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
as Snowflake
Dewey Robinson
as Homer
Horace B. Carpenter
as Tom (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Conn Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Gold about?
Wildcat riggers risk their lives in the pursuit of oil. Their jobs get even more dangerous when ruthless oil baron J.C. Anderson sets his sights on their territory. When longtime driller Dan O'Reil...
Who directed Black Gold?
Black Gold was directed by Russell Hopton.
How long is Black Gold?
Black Gold has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Black Gold released?
Black Gold was released on January 19, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Gold?
The main cast of Black Gold includes Frankie Darro, LeRoy Mason, Gloria Shea, Berton Churchill, Stanley Fields.