The Substitute Fireman
Synopsis
A warm friendship springs up between Quirkly and Helen, when the fireman saves the girl's life. In his desire to be near Helen, Quirkly obtains a room in the house where the girl telegrapher boards. Badger, a crook, stopping in the same house, learns that Quirkly is in the habit of carrying his savings in a bag suspended from his neck. Entering the room with a confederate, Badger chloroforms the fireman and steals the money. Helen hears the noise of the struggle, but comes too late to apprehend the crooks.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Substitute Fireman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
Edward T. Matlack
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gunnis Davis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Substitute Fireman
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What is The Substitute Fireman about?
A warm friendship springs up between Quirkly and Helen, when the fireman saves the girl's life. In his desire to be near Helen, Quirkly obtains a room in the house where the girl telegrapher boards. Badger, a crook, stopping in the same house, learns that Quirkly is in the habit of carrying his savings in a bag suspended from his neck. Entering the room with a confederate, Badger chloroforms the fireman and steals the money. Helen hears the noise of the struggle, but comes too late to apprehend the crooks.
Who directed The Substitute Fireman?
The Substitute Fireman was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in The Substitute Fireman?
The principal cast of The Substitute Fireman includes Helen Holmes, Robyn Adair, Edward Roberts.
When was The Substitute Fireman released and how long is it?
The Substitute Fireman was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Substitute Fireman?
The Substitute Fireman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).