The Petrified Forest (1936)
The Petrified Forest is a 1936 crime movie directed by Archie Mayo, with a running time of 1h 22m. It stars Leslie Howard, Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart.
Gabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.
Quick answers
What is The Petrified Forest about?
Gabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.
When was The Petrified Forest released?
The Petrified Forest was released on 8 February 1936.
How long is The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest runs 1h 22m.
Who made The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest was directed by Archie Mayo.
Where can I watch The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Petrified Forest
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Leslie Howard as Alan Squier
- Bette Davis as Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple
- Humphrey Bogart as Duke Mantee
- Genevieve Tobin as Mrs. Edith Chisholm
- Dick Foran as Boze Hertzlinger
- Porter Hall as Jason Maple
- Charley Grapewin as Gramp Maple
- Paul Harvey as Mr. Chisholm
- Joe Sawyer as Jackie
- Eddie Acuff as Lineman
- Adrian Morris as Ruby
- Nina Campana as Paula