The Petrified Forest
1936, English. Directed by Archie Mayo.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Petrified Forest is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Archie MayoDirector
- Leslie HowardAlan Squier
- Bette DavisGabrielle "Gabby" Maple
- Humphrey BogartDuke Mantee
- Genevieve TobinMrs. Edith Chisholm
- Dick ForanBoze Hertzlinger
- Porter HallJason Maple
- Charley GrapewinGramp Maple
- Paul HarveyMr. Chisholm
- Joe SawyerJackie
- Eddie AcuffLineman
- Adrian MorrisRuby
- Nina CampanaPaula
Details
- Released
- 8 February 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Kenyon, Delmer Daves
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What The Petrified Forest is based on
The Petrified Forest is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Petrified Forest: quick answers
Is The Petrified Forest worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 227 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Petrified Forest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Petrified Forest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Petrified Forest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Petrified Forest is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Petrified Forest on?
The Petrified Forest is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Petrified Forest?
If you liked The Petrified Forest, try Fallen Angel, Brute Force, The Parts You Lose.
Who directed The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest (1936) was directed by Archie Mayo and stars Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart.
What is The Petrified Forest based on?
The Petrified Forest is adapted from a play or musical.