The Fire Detective
Synopsis
10-chapter serial tells the tale of Gladys Samuels, working as a bold reporter who is determined to untangle a complex web of crime to save her father, District Attorney Samuels. The son of a wealthy fire apparatus manufacturer joins forces with the fire department. He teams up with a fire captain, Jeff Tarrant, to track down an elusive arson ring. The team faces a series of threats orchestrated by the villains, led by Chief Carson (Leo D. Maloney) and a mysterious criminal network. 1. The Arson Trail, 2. The Pit of Darkness, 3. The Hidden Hand, 4. The Convict Strikes, 5. On Flaming Waters, 6. The Man of Mystery, 7. The Ape Man, 8. Back from Death, 9. Menace of the Past, 10. The Flame of Love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Storey
- Screenplay & Story
- George Arthur Gray, Frank Leon Smith
- Original Title
- The Fire Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Storey
George Arthur Gray, Frank Leon Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Thomas Storey
Director
George Arthur Gray
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fire Detective
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What is The Fire Detective about?
10-chapter serial tells the tale of Gladys Samuels, working as a bold reporter who is determined to untangle a complex web of crime to save her father, District Attorney Samuels. The son of a wealthy fire apparatus manufacturer joins forces with the fire department. He teams up with a fire captain, Jeff Tarrant, to track down an elusive arson ring. The team faces a series of threats orchestrated by the villains, led by Chief Carson (Leo D. Maloney) and a mysterious criminal network. 1. The Arson Trail, 2. The Pit of Darkness, 3. The Hidden Hand, 4. The Convict Strikes, 5. On Flaming Waters, 6. The Man of Mystery, 7. The Ape Man, 8. Back from Death, 9. Menace of the Past, 10. The Flame of Love.
Who directed The Fire Detective?
The Fire Detective was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Storey.
Who stars in The Fire Detective?
The principal cast of The Fire Detective includes Gladys McConnell, Hugh Allan, Leo D. Maloney, Frank Lackteen, John Cossar.
When was The Fire Detective released and how long is it?
The Fire Detective was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.