The Third Alarm
“A THREE-ALARM FIRE IN AN ORPHANAGE IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT!”
Synopsis
The story of the firemen at Engine House No.8, where widower Frank "Dad" Brooks is the beloved veteran and whose children, Milly and Jimmie, are especially fond of firemen Dan and "Beauty" Johnson. The problem of the day is concern whether or not Brooks is going to qualify for a pension...until a three-alarm inferno breaks out at the orphanage.
Top Cast
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Anita Louise
Milly Morton
James Hall
Dan
Paul Hurst
'Beauty' Johnson
Jean Hersholt
Frank 'Dad' Morton
Hobart Bosworth
Precinct Fire Captain
Mary Doran
Neeta
Dot Farley
Woman Barber
Nita Martan
Mamie Ziek
Georgie Billings
Jimmy Morton
Walter Perry
Uncle
Aileen Manning
Mrs. Craig - Orphanage Matron
Joseph W. Girard
Pensions Board Commissioner
Franklyn Farnum
Fire Department Captain
Charlotte Merriam
Blonde
Tom London
Fireman Tom
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emory Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Hyland
- Original Title
- The Third Alarm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emory Johnson
Frances Hyland, Emilie Johnson
Max Dupont
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Hyland
Screenplay
Max Dupont
Director of Photography
Emory Johnson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Alarm
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What is The Third Alarm about?
The story of the firemen at Engine House No.8, where widower Frank "Dad" Brooks is the beloved veteran and whose children, Milly and Jimmie, are especially fond of firemen Dan and "Beauty" Johnson. The problem of the day is concern whether or not Brooks is going to qualify for a pension...until a three-alarm inferno breaks out at the orphanage.
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 Anita Louise, James Hall, Paul Hurst, Jean Hersholt, Hobart Bosworth.
When was The Third Alarm released and how long is it?
The Third Alarm was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.