

The Third Alarm
Synopsis
Because Dan McDowell is unable to operate the new mechanized fire equipment, he is retired with a small pension; his son, Johnny, quits school to work in the fire department; and his old horse, Bullet, is sold to a dirt-hauler. Dan is charged with stealing Bullet and is jailed, but he is cleared in time to give valuable aid in a fire that traps Johnny's sweetheart, June Rutherford.
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December 1, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emory Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Emilie Johnson
- Original Title
- The Third Alarm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emory Johnson
Emilie Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Emory Johnson
Director
Emilie Johnson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Alarm
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What is The Third Alarm about?
Because Dan McDowell is unable to operate the new mechanized fire equipment, he is retired with a small pension; his son, Johnny, quits school to work in the fire department; and his old horse, Bullet, is sold to a dirt-hauler. Dan is charged with stealing Bullet and is jailed, but he is cleared in time to give valuable aid in a fire that traps Johnny's sweetheart, June Rutherford.
Who directed The Third Alarm?
The Third Alarm was directed by Emory Johnson.
Who stars in The Third Alarm?
The principal cast of The Third Alarm includes Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Ella Hall, Virginia True Boardman, Richard Morris.
When was The Third Alarm released and how long is it?
The Third Alarm was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
