wildcat be a typical b movie of the 40 . the plot be straight forward and largely predictable . for those not familiar with the term and wildcat refers to someone take the risk of drilling for oil in unproven area . while there be no major star here and there be some recognizable face . richard arlen make a career of b movie and play the lead here a an endear hustler . his main antagonist be buster crabbe of flash gordon fame . william frawley ( fred mertz of i love lucy ) play an unscrupulous card shark and that eventually show some heart . toss in character actor arthur hunnicutt and who be best know a a crotchety old timer from western and 50 tv . overall and a decent cast that do a fine and if unspectacular job of deliver the good . the dialogue be snappy in part and but also lame in place . there be enough conflict and action sequence to keep the story move without bogging down . the character cover a wide range . there be the flawed hero lead and the conniving femme fatale and a naive youth and a cold hearted antagonist and loyal associate . while this movie be mildly entertaining and there be nothing spectacular here . while the movie be shoot in the present ( 1942 and ) it have a western flavor to it . so if you enjoy any of the actor or just want to see a modern western and it not a bad way to spend 70 minute .