Hot Steel
“Defying death in flaming pits of scorching metal!”
Synopsis
Matt Morrison gets his old college chum Frank Stewart a job at the steel foundry where he works. Trouble quickly ensues.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Frank Stewart
Andy Devine
Matt Morrison
Peggy Moran
Babe Morrison
Donald Briggs
George Barnes
Anne Nagel
Rita Martin
Joe Besser
Siggie Landers
Wade Boteler
Joe Farley
Billy Wayne
Dave Martin (as William Wayne)
James Flavin
Storm Swenson
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Police Inspector
Mira McKinney
Elvira Appleby (as Myra McKinney)
Dorothy Vaughan
Mrs. Morrison
Edward McWade
Carlton
Charles Flynn
Steelworker
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence Upson Young
- Original Title
- Hot Steel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Clarence Upson Young, Maurice Tombragel
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
Clarence Upson Young
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Steel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Steel about?
Matt Morrison gets his old college chum Frank Stewart a job at the steel foundry where he works. Trouble quickly ensues.
Who directed Hot Steel?
Hot Steel was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Hot Steel?
The principal cast of Hot Steel includes Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Peggy Moran, Donald Briggs, Anne Nagel.
When was Hot Steel released and how long is it?
Hot Steel was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.