The Third Alarm (1922)
Stars: Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Ella Hall
Director: Emory Johnson
Runtime: 59 minutes + 14 minute short
Language: English subtitles -
Color: Tinted and toned
Format: DVD-
Rating: NR
Bonus: The Thirteenth Alarm
Price: $16.95
The Third Alarm
(1922)
Director: Emory Johnson
Cast:
Ralph Lewis ... Dan McDowell
Johnnie Walker ... Johnny McDowell
Ella Hall ... June Rutherford
Virginia True Boardman ... Mother McDowell
Richard Morris ... Dr. Rutherford
Josephine Adair ... Alice McDowell
Frankie Lee ... Little Jimmie
Wilbur Higby ... Chief Andrews
Bullet the Horse ... Bullet
Assembled from multiple prints this film has some spectacular tinted sequences of the fiery climax.
A tale of brave and honorable firemen focused on old hand Dan McDowell who after twenty years feels he no longer has a place in the firehouse when the horses he loves are replaced with motorized trucks. Leaving the duty he loves behind he finds he can no longer pay for his son's college education and must consider other work.
59 minutes with a music score by David Knudtson
Included comedy short
The Thirteenth Alarm -
