Public Domain Movies | Tulsa
The story revolves around the character of Brad Brady (Robert Preston), an ambitious wildcatter who arrives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the early 20th century oil boom. Brad is determined to strike it rich in the oil business and becomes involved in the rough and competitive world of drilling.
As Brad works to establish his oil empire, he encounters and falls in love with a local woman named Cherokee Lansing (Susan Hayward). Cherokee is the daughter of a wealthy oilman, John Brady (Pedro Armendáriz), who disapproves of her relationship with Brad due to their differing social backgrounds.
The film explores the challenges and triumphs of the characters as they navigate the oil industry, including the highs of successful oil strikes and the lows of financial setbacks. As Tulsa grows into an oil-rich city, the characters face personal and professional conflicts, with the oil business serving as both a source of opportunity and a source of tension (1949).
Director: Stuart Heisler
Stars: Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, Pedro Armendáriz
