Movie·1934·1h 3m
Heat Lightning
"I just killed a rat!"
Directed By
Mervyn LeRoy
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Olga runs an isolated gas station and restaurant in the stifling hot American desert with her discontented younger sister Myra. When two escaped criminals stop for a bite to eat, Olga is reminded of the past she left behind.
Written By
Warren Duff, Brown Holmes
Producer
Samuel Bischoff
Cinematography
Sidney Hickox
Music
Bernhard Kaun
Editor
Howard Bretherton
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
18 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Aline MacMahon
Olga
Ann Dvorak
Myra
Preston Foster
George
Lyle Talbot
Jeff
Glenda Farrell
Mrs. Tifton
Frank McHugh
Frank
Ruth Donnelly
Mrs. Ashton-Ashley
Theodore Newton
Steve Laird
Willard Robertson
Everett Marshall
Harry C. Bradley
'Popsy'
James Durkin
The Sheriff
Jane Darwell
Gladys
Edgar Kennedy
Herbert
Muriel Evans
Blonde Cutie
Jill Dennett
Girl with Black Bangs (uncredited)
Sam Hayes
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Chris-Pin Martin
Mexican Husband with Family (uncredited)
Margareta Montez
Mexican Wife (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Brown Holmes
Screenplay
Samuel Bischoff
Producer
Howard Bretherton
Editor
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
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