Night Alarm (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1934, Night Alarm is a drama, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, running about 64 minutes. “Greater in Theme-Drama and Spectacular Production Than All Other Fire Thrilles Combined!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter itching to get off the boring gardening "beat" gets a chance to investigate a series of arson fires that have been plaguing the city. He believes the fires are tied into a web of political corruption involving a wealthy businessman, the mayor and the police chief. Complicatins ensue when the girl assigned to help him turns out to be the businessman's daughter.
Who’s in it. Night Alarm stars Bruce Cabot as Hal Ashby, Judith Allen as Helen Smith, H.B. Warner as Henry B. Smith and Sam Hardy as Editor Stephen Caldwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Night Alarm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Alarm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Alarm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Alarm (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Alarm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Alarm worth watching?
- Night Alarm holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Alarm?
- Night Alarm stars Bruce Cabot, Judith Allen, H.B. Warner, Sam Hardy and Betty Blythe.
- When was Night Alarm released?
- Night Alarm was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.