The Petrified Forest (1936) — Perfery

(1936)Directed by Archie Mayo82 minCrime, Drama, Romance, Thriller

“AGAIN THEY TRIUMPH!...The stars of 'Human Bondage' in a picture greater than the play!”

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.

Leslie Howardas Alan Squier

Bette Davisas Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple

Humphrey Bogartas Duke Mantee

Genevieve Tobinas Mrs. Edith Chisholm

Dick Foranas Boze Hertzlinger

Porter Hallas Jason Maple

Charley Grapewinas Gramp Maple

Paul Harveyas Mr. Chisholm

Joe Sawyeras Jackie

Eddie Acuffas Lineman

Adrian Morrisas Ruby

NC Nina Campanaas Paula

Slim Thompsonas Slim

John Alexanderas Joseph

Arthur Aylesworthas Black Horse Troopers Commander (uncredited)

Jack Cheathamas Deputy (uncredited)

Jim Farleyas Sheriff (uncredited)

George Guhlas Black Horse Trooper (uncredited)

Gus Leonardas Jim (uncredited)

Tom McGuireas Driver (uncredited)

Addison Richardsas Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Francis J. Scheidas Second Lineman (uncredited)

Perc Teepleas Driver (uncredited)

Frank Milan