The Still Alarm
“The mad shriek of sirens-the wild clamor of bells. Smoke and flame pouring in dense black clouds from every window. The despairing cries of women and children trapped in that blazing inferno.”
Synopsis
Lucy Fay leaves her husband, Richard, a fireman, for a suave politician, Perry Dunn. Richard compensates for the loss by adopting Drina, a baby girl whose mother perished in a fire. Drina develops into a beautiful young lady and becomes a model at a modiste shop owned by Dunn and managed by Lucy. Dunn is attracted to Drina and plots to get her alone by giving her a drugged drink. An untimely fire interferes with his plans, leaving Drina drugged and trapped by flames in Dunn's room, where she is sleeping.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Laemmle
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Arthur
- Original Title
- The Still Alarm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Laemmle
Joseph Arthur, Harvey J. O'Higgins, A.C. Wheeler, Charles Kenyon
Edward Laemmle
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Laemmle
Director
Joseph Arthur
Screenplay
Edward Laemmle
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Still Alarm
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What is The Still Alarm about?
Lucy Fay leaves her husband, Richard, a fireman, for a suave politician, Perry Dunn. Richard compensates for the loss by adopting Drina, a baby girl whose mother perished in a fire. Drina develops into a beautiful young lady and becomes a model at a modiste shop owned by Dunn and managed by Lucy. Dunn is attracted to Drina and plots to get her alone by giving her a drugged drink. An untimely fire interferes with his plans, leaving Drina drugged and trapped by flames in Dunn's room, where she is sleeping.
Who directed The Still Alarm?
The Still Alarm was directed by Edward Laemmle.
Who stars in The Still Alarm?
The principal cast of The Still Alarm includes Helene Chadwick, William Russell, Richard Travers, Edna Marion, John T. Murray.
When was The Still Alarm released and how long is it?
The Still Alarm was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.