False Alarms (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1936, False Alarms is a comedy film directed by Del Lord, running about 18 minutes. “BURNING UP THE TOWN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three inept firemen try to avoid being fired by their increasingly exasperated chief.
Who’s in it. False Alarms stars Larry Fine as Larry, Curly Howard as Curly, Moe Howard as Moe and Stanley Blystone as Fire Captain Ashe (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, False Alarms has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch False Alarms page.
If you liked it. Fans of False Alarms tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch False Alarms (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for False Alarms change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is False Alarms worth watching?
- False Alarms holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in False Alarms?
- False Alarms stars Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Moe Howard, Stanley Blystone and Beatrice Blinn.