The Two-Alarm Fire (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1934, The Two-Alarm Fire is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye and Bluto run adjoining (and competing) fire companies. When Olive's huge house catches fire, they are soon more interested in fighting each other than the fire. When Bluto goes to the roof to rescue Olive, the fire strands him there. Popeye eats his spinach and rescues them, but it's too late for the house.
Who’s in it. The Two-Alarm Fire stars William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), William Pennell as Bluto (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Two-Alarm Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Two-Alarm Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Two-Alarm Fire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Two-Alarm Fire (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Two-Alarm Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Two-Alarm Fire worth watching?
- The Two-Alarm Fire holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Two-Alarm Fire?
- The Two-Alarm Fire stars William 'Billy' Costello, William Pennell and Mae Questel.
- When was The Two-Alarm Fire released?
- The Two-Alarm Fire was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.
