The Third Alarm (1930)
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.
Director:
Emory Johnson
Writer:
Frances Hyland
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Anita Louise as Milly Morton |
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James Hall as Dan |
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Paul Hurst as 'Beauty' Johnson |
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Jean Hersholt as Frank 'Dad' Morton |
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Hobart Bosworth as Precinct Fire Captain |
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Mary Doran as Neeta |
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Dot Farley as Woman Barber |
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Nita Martan as Mamie Ziek |
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Georgie Billings as Jimmy Morton |
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Walter Perry as Uncle |
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Aileen Manning as Mrs. Craig - Orphanage Matron |
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Joseph W. Girard as Pensions Board Commissioner |
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Franklyn Farnum as Fire Department Captain |
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Charlotte Merriam as Blonde |
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Tom London as Fireman Tom |
| Writing | Emilie Johnson | Story |
| Writing | Frances Hyland | Screenplay |
| Directing | Emory Johnson | Director |
| Camera | Max Dupont | Director of Photography |