''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.
[Pitts p.24]
Synopsis
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
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Hoot Gibson as Jimmy Duncan
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Helen Foster as Lora Kirk
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Wheeler Oakman as Holt Norbo - Bank Cashier
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Skeeter Bill Robbins
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as High - Kirk Hand
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Billy Bletcher as Stubby - Kirk Hand
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Lafe McKee
Lafayette S. "Lafe" McKee (January 23, 1872 – August 10, 1959) was an American actor who appeared in more than 400 films from 1912 to 1948. Part of his career was spent with Art Mix Productions. McKee also worked as a stage actor from 19 ...
as Tom Kirk
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Charles Brinley as Gonzales
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G. Raymond Nye
G. Raymond Nye (April 13, 1889 – July 23, 1965) was an American film actor whose career began in silent era and lasted until the 1950s. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1912 and 1952.
Biography
Nye was born in Tamaqua, Pennsylva ...
as Nick - Henchman
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Tom London as Pete Mallis - Henchman
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George 'Gabby' Hayes
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as George Duncan
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Bob Burns as McCall
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Merrill McCormick as Henchman Jenks
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Hattie McDaniel as Caroline - the Cook
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Art Mix as Art
References
Bibliography
* 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
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1932 films
1932 Western (genre) films
American Western (genre) films
Films directed by George Melford
American black-and-white films
1930s English-language films
1930s American films
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