The Third Alarm (1930 Film)
''The Third Alarm'' is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Emory Johnson. The film is based on the original story by Emilie Johnson and is set in San Francisco, California. The photoplay stars Anita Louise, James Hall, and Jean Hersholt. The movie was released on November 30, 1930, by Tiffany-Stahl Productions Plot This story unfolds by introducing the audience to the fireman working at Engine House No.8. One fireman is veteran Frank 'Dad' Morton, played by Jean Hersholt. 'Dad' Morton is a widower. Though alone, he has assumed the responsibility of raising his two motherless children – a girl and her younger brother Jimmy. The children love hanging around the engine house with their dad. The children are especially fond of firemen Dan, played by James Hall and 'Beauty' Johnson, played Paul Hurst. Suddenly, the fire alarm sounds. All the firemen quickly board their firetrucks and depart to fight the fire. At the scene of the fire, 'Dad' Morton dies while battl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |