Rescue Squad
Synopsis
An independently wealthy collector of objets d'art tries to influence an artist's model away from marrying a notorious scoundrel and to help an Asian importer raise money for a son's surgery by buying a sacred statuette of Buddha, the sale of which the importer believes will curse him; therefore, the importer secretly plans to poison the collector after receiving the cash and keep the statuette in his possession. The titled "rescue squad" appears only briefly in the picture to help firemen rescue two principal characters from a stuck elevator in a building set afire by accident. There are no arsonists in this film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Margel Gluck, Charlotte Arthur
- Original Title
- Rescue Squad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Margel Gluck, Charlotte Arthur
Gilbert Warrenton
Department Leadership Roster
Margel Gluck
Writer
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Charlotte Arthur
Writer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rescue Squad.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescue Squad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rescue Squad about?
An independently wealthy collector of objets d'art tries to influence an artist's model away from marrying a notorious scoundrel and to help an Asian importer raise money for a son's surgery by buying a sacred statuette of Buddha, the sale of which the importer believes will curse him; therefore, the importer secretly plans to poison the collector after receiving the cash and keep the statuette in his possession. The titled "rescue squad" appears only briefly in the picture to help firemen rescue two principal characters from a stuck elevator in a building set afire by accident. There are no arsonists in this film.
Who directed Rescue Squad?
Rescue Squad was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Rescue Squad?
The principal cast of Rescue Squad includes Ralph Forbes, Verna Hillie, Leon Ames, Frank Leigh, Kate Pentzer.
When was Rescue Squad released and how long is it?
Rescue Squad was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.