A Fire Has Been Arranged (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1935, A Fire Has Been Arranged is a comedy and crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A pair of friends robs from a jewelry shop, and buries their loot in a field out in the country before they get caught. They spend ten years in prison, and when they're let out they go back to the burial ground, only to find out that it's no longer a bucolic pasture but the site of a large department store. Despite that setback, they're still determined to dig up their stash.
Who’s in it. A Fire Has Been Arranged stars Chesney Allen as Ches, Bud Flanagan as Bud, Harold French as Toby and Mary Lawson as Betty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A Fire Has Been Arranged has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Fire Has Been Arranged page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Fire Has Been Arranged tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Fire Has Been Arranged (1935)?
- In US, A Fire Has Been Arranged is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Fire Has Been Arranged worth watching?
- A Fire Has Been Arranged holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Fire Has Been Arranged?
- A Fire Has Been Arranged stars Chesney Allen, Bud Flanagan, Harold French, Mary Lawson and Alastair Sim.
- When was A Fire Has Been Arranged released?
- A Fire Has Been Arranged was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.