The Third Alarm
1930, English. Directed by Emory Johnson.
A THREE-ALARM FIRE IN AN ORPHANAGE IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Emory JohnsonDirector
- Anita LouiseMilly Morton
- James HallDan
- Paul Hurst'Beauty' Johnson
- Jean HersholtFrank 'Dad' Morton
- Hobart BosworthPrecinct Fire Captain
- Mary DoranNeeta
- Dot FarleyWoman Barber
- Nita MartanMamie Ziek
- Georgie BillingsJimmy Morton
- Walter PerryUncle
- Aileen ManningMrs. Craig - Orphanage Matron
- Joseph W. GirardPensions Board Commissioner
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Hyland, Emilie Johnson
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The Third Alarm runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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The Third Alarm isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 November 1930. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Third Alarm?
If you liked The Third Alarm, try On Fire, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, Cave Rescue.
Who directed The Third Alarm?
The Third Alarm (1930) was directed by Emory Johnson and stars Anita Louise, James Hall, Paul Hurst.