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The Houston Story (1956)

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In Houston, a man working as an oil driller comes up with a scheme for stealing millions of dollars worth of oil from the fields. He insinuates himself with a local mobster in order to get ... See full summary »

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Frank Duncan
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Zoe Crane
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Paul Atlas
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Gordon Shay
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Madge
Frank Jenks ...
Louie Phelan
John Zaremba ...
Emile Constant
Chris Alcaide ...
Chris Barker
Jack Littlefield ...
Willie Lucas (as Jack V. Littlefield)
Paul Levitt ...
Duke
Fred Krone ...
Marsh
Pete Kellett ...
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In Houston, a man working as an oil driller comes up with a scheme for stealing millions of dollars worth of oil from the fields. He insinuates himself with a local mobster in order to get financing for his scheme. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com

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oil | murder | texas | swindle

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Terror Over Texas!

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Crime | Drama | Film-Noir

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February 1956 (USA)  »

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Alarm am Ölturm 3  »

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(RCA Sound Recording)

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Lee J. Cobb was to star. After rehearsing, he had a heart attack and was not able to film. Producer Sam Katzman wanted to keep going, so director William Castle played Cobb's character in long-shots. After it was sure Cobb couldn't return, Gene Barry stepped in. See more »

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Referenced in Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) See more »

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Gene Barry Strikes it Rich
23 May 2009 | by (Earth) – See all my reviews

Oil slick Gene Barry (as Frank Duncan) endeavors to siphon millions of dollars in Texas crude, but needs financing from organized crime. After platinum blonde "Put the Blame on Mame" singer Barbara Hale (as Zoe Crane) leads Mr. Barry to powerful mob boss Edward Arnold (as Paul Atlas), success is assured. So, will these characters learn that crime does not pay? This predictable, production-line crime story has more spark than the story suggests. As ably directed by William Castle, Barry injects his characterization with all the life he can manage; watching his amoral "Frank Duncan" steadfastly steer his own descent into depravity is somewhat fun. With nice girl Jeanne Cooper (as Madge) and others in the mix, "The Houston Story" adds up.

***** The Houston Story (2/56) William Castle ~ Gene Barry, Barbara Hale, Edward Arnold


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