Red Lights Ahead (1936) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1936 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1936, Red Lights Ahead is a comédie and famille film directed by Roland D. Reed, running about 70 minutes. “RIOTOUS! The intriguing story of the reckless Wallaces...plunging rashly down the dizzy course of their mad life...never heeding danger signals!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A family loses its collective head going from rags to riches in this low-budget comedy from also-ran studio Chesterfield. Former slapstick comedian Andy Clyde starred as Grandpa Tom Hopkins who, after selling his junk business, moves in with daughter Molly (Lucille Gleason), her husband Ed (Roger Imhof), and their children Mary (Ann Doran), Edna (Paula Stone), George (Ben Alexander, and Willie (Frank Coghlan Jr.). Ed, who is a member of the town lodge "the Whales," is persuaded by Whitney (Sam Flint) the "Grand Harpoon," to buy $5,000 worth of shares in a promising gold mine, mortgaging the family home to do so. Soon the family is rich and everyone except Molly takes on airs.
Who’s in it. Red Lights Ahead stars Andy Clyde as Grandpa Hopkins, Lucile Gleason as Molly 'Ma' Wallace, Roger Imhof as Ed "Pa" Wallace and Ben Alexander as George Wallace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Red Lights Ahead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Lights Ahead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Lights Ahead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Red Lights Ahead (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Lights Ahead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Lights Ahead worth watching?
- Red Lights Ahead holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie and famille. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Lights Ahead?
- Red Lights Ahead stars Andy Clyde, Lucile Gleason, Roger Imhof, Ben Alexander and Ann Doran.
- When was Red Lights Ahead released?
- Red Lights Ahead was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.
