The Last Alarm (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1940, The Last Alarm is an action, drama and crime film directed by William West, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. A recently retired fire captain suffers from boredom, until one of his friends is killed battling an arson fire. It becomes his purpose in life to track down the arsonist. As he gets closer to finding the killer, things become dangerous for him and his family.
Who’s in it. The Last Alarm stars J. Farrell MacDonald as Jim Hadley, George Pembroke as Wendell, Polly Ann Young as Joan Hadley and Warren Hull as Frank Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Last Alarm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Alarm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Alarm tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Alarm (1940)?
- In US, The Last Alarm is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Alarm worth watching?
- The Last Alarm holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Alarm?
- The Last Alarm stars J. Farrell MacDonald, George Pembroke, Polly Ann Young, Warren Hull and Mary Gordon.
- When was The Last Alarm released?
- The Last Alarm was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.