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The Fire Detective

MOVIE • 1929

The Fire Detective

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10-chapter serial tells the tale of Gladys Samuels, working as a bold reporter who is determined to untangle a complex web of crime to save her father, District Attorney Samuels. The son of a wealthy fire apparatus manufacturer joins forces with the fire department. He teams up with a fire captain, Jeff Tarrant, to track down an elusive arson ring. The team faces a series of threats orchestrated by the villains, led by Chief Carson (Leo D. Maloney) and a mysterious criminal network. 1. The Arson Trail, 2. The Pit of Darkness, 3. The Hidden Hand, 4. The Convict Strikes, 5. On Flaming Waters, 6. The Man of Mystery, 7. The Ape Man, 8. Back from Death, 9. Menace of the Past, 10. The Flame of Love.

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Gladys McConnell

Gladys McConnell

Gladys Samuels

Hugh Allan

Hugh Allan

Capt. Jeff Tarrant

Leo D. Maloney

Leo D. Maloney

Chief Carson

Frank Lackteen

Frank Lackteen

Mr. Tarrant

John Cossar

John Cossar

Dist. Atty. Samuels

Larry Steers

Larry Steers

Charles Lewis

Bruce Gordon

Bruce Gordon

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Carlton S. King

Carlton S. King

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Spencer Gordon Bennet

Spencer Gordon Bennet

Director

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Thomas Storey

Director

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George Arthur Gray

Writer

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Frank Leon Smith

Story

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Theatrical release date: March 3, 1929

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Status

Released

Release

March 3, 1929

Runtime

200 min

Language

xx

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

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