The Fire Brigade
“The Race of the Century! The old fire horses seem to live again the heroic days gone by, as slowly they forge ahead of the motor driven engine of today....”
Synopsis
Terry O'Neill is the youngest of a family of Irish firefighters. He falls in love with Helen Corwin, but complications ensue when Terry learns that her father, a wealthy contractor, has cut costs by putting his buildings in danger of fire.
Top Cast
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May McAvoy
Helen Corwin
Charles Ray
Terry O'Neil
Holmes Herbert
James Corwin
Tom O'Brien
Joe O'Neil
Eugenie Besserer
Mrs.O'Neil
Warner Richmond
Jim O'Neil
Bert Woodruff
Capt. O'Neil
Vivia Ogden
Bridget
DeWitt Jennings
Fire Chief Wallace
Dan Mason
Peg Leg Murphy
Erwin Connelly
Thomas Wainright
Catherine Cotter
Orphan
Irene Butler
Bit part (uncredited)
Joyce Coad
Bit part (uncredited)
Sgt. Jiggs
Self (uncredited)
Percy Williams
Butler (uncredited)
James Bradbury Sr.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert N. Lee, Kate Corbaley
- Original Title
- The Fire Brigade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Robert N. Lee, Kate Corbaley
John Arnold
Harry L. Decker
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
John Arnold
Director of Photography
Harry L. Decker
Editor
Robert N. Lee
Writer
Kate Corbaley
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fire Brigade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fire Brigade about?
Terry O'Neill is the youngest of a family of Irish firefighters. He falls in love with Helen Corwin, but complications ensue when Terry learns that her father, a wealthy contractor, has cut costs by putting his buildings in danger of fire.
Who directed The Fire Brigade?
The Fire Brigade was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in The Fire Brigade?
The principal cast of The Fire Brigade includes May McAvoy, Charles Ray, Holmes Herbert, Tom O'Brien, Eugenie Besserer.
When was The Fire Brigade released and how long is it?
The Fire Brigade was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.