Powder Town
5.4
“DRAMA... with the drive of a demolition bomb!”
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.
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Victor McLaglen
Jeems O'Shea
Known for
The Quiet Man
The Informer
Edmond O'Brien
J. Quincy 'Penji' Pennant
Known for
The Killers
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
June Havoc
Dolly Smythe
Known for
A Return to Salem's Lot
Gentleman's Agreement
Dorothy Lovett
Sally Dean
Also in
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
Lucky Devils
Eddie Foy Jr.
Mr. Billy Meeker
Known for
The Pajama Game
Bells Are Ringing
Damian O'Flynn
Oliver Lindsay
Known for
A Foreign Affair
Marked Woman
Marten Lamont
Chick Parker
Known for
Pride and Prejudice
Roy Gordon
Dr. Wayne
Known for
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
The Wasp Woman
Marion Martin
Sue, Blonde Piano Player
Known for
Boom Town
The Big Store
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Douglas
Known for
Bride of Frankenstein
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Frances E. Neal
Carol
Also in
Lady Scarface
Come on Danger
Julie Warren
Betty
Known for
The Devil and Miss Jones
Rowland V. Lee Director · David Boehm Screenplay Max Brand Author
United States release June 7, 1942 · Produced in United States · Production RKO
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
Production
RKO
Studio · Production
United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · June 7, 1942
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
United States
June 19, 1942 · Theatrical
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