Emergency Squad (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Emergency Squad is an action, drama and crime film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 58 minutes. “DEATH-CHEATING...THRILL-CHASING...TROUBLE-SHOOTERS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Betty Bryant is an ambitious newspaper reporter in love with Dan Barton, a member of a big-city Emergency Squad who are trained to deal with riots, cave-in, explosions, fires and other emergencies where lives are at stake. Slade Wiley, an unscrupulous tunnel builder, finds that his low bid on the Newford Tunnel project is causing him to lose a lot of money, and has underworld leader Nick Burton set off blasts to frighten the stockholders into selling their shares at a low price so he can buy up the stock. Betty is investigating the deal when Wiley and Burton take her on a "tour trip" to the tunnel.
Who’s in it. Emergency Squad stars William Henry as Peter Barton, Louise Campbell as Betty Bryant, Richard Denning as Dan Barton and Robert Paige as Chester 'Chesty' Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Emergency Squad has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emergency Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emergency Squad 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 Emergency Squad (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emergency Squad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emergency Squad worth watching?
- Emergency Squad holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Emergency Squad?
- Emergency Squad stars William Henry, Louise Campbell, Richard Denning, Robert Paige and Anthony Quinn.
- When was Emergency Squad released?
- Emergency Squad was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.