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The Third Alarm (1922)

1922-12-01 · 1h 0m · EN
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Because Dan McDowell is unable to operate the new mechanized fire equipment, he is retired with a small pension; his son, Johnny, quits school to work in the fire department; and his old horse, Bullet, is sold to a dirt-hauler. Dan is charged with stealing Bullet and is jailed, but he is cleared in time to give valuable aid in a fire that traps Johnny's sweetheart, June Rutherford.

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Emory JohnsonDirectorEmilie JohnsonWriter

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Ralph LewisRalph LewisDan McDowellJohnnie WalkerJohnnie WalkerJohnny McDowellElla HallElla HallJune RutherfordVirginia True BoardmanVirginia True BoardmanMother McDowellRichard MorrisRichard MorrisDr. RutherfordJosephine AdairJosephine AdairAlice McDowellFrankie LeeFrankie LeeLittle JimmieWilbur HigbyWilbur HigbyFire Chief AndrewsHarry TenbrookHarry TenbrookSurly Laborer (uncredited)

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What is The Third Alarm about?

Because Dan McDowell is unable to operate the new mechanized fire equipment, he is retired with a small pension; his son, Johnny, quits school to work in the fire department; and his old horse, Bullet, is sold to a dirt-hauler. Dan is charged with stealing Bullet and is jailed, but he is cleared in time to give valuable aid in a fire that traps Johnny's sweetheart, June Rutherford.

How long is The Third Alarm?

The Third Alarm has a runtime of 60 minutes.