Still from Heat Lightning — Heat Lightning (1934) — Mervyn LeRoyPhotographed by Sidney Hickox

Mervyn LeRoy

Heat Lightning

Name: Heat Lightning
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1934
Duration: 63 min

United States / English / 1934 / 1h 3m

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Crime Drama

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Synopsis

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.

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Gangsters, Gold Diggers, and Grifters: Mervyn LeRoy’s Pre-Code Films
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Credits

Crew

DirectorMervyn LeRoy

WriterBrown Holmes, Warren Duff

CinematographerSidney Hickox

ComposerBernhard Kaun

Editor

Cast

Aline MacMahonas Olga

Ann Dvorakas Myra

Preston Fosteras George

Lyle Talbotas Jeff

Glenda Farrellas Mrs. Tifton

Frank McHughas Frank

Ruth Donnellyas Mrs. Ashton-Ashley

Theodore Newtonas Steve Laird

Willard Robertsonas Everett Marshall

Harry C. Bradleyas 'Popsy' - a Businessman

James Durkinas The Sheriff

Jane Darwellas Gladys - the Wife

Edgar Kennedyas Herbert - the Husband

Muriel Evansas Blonde Cutie

Jill Dennettas Girl with Black Bangs (uncredited)

Sam Hayesas Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Chris-Pin Martinas Mexican Husband with Family (uncredited)

Margareta Montezas Mexican Wife (uncredited)

Eddie Shubertas The Last Traveler (uncredited)