The Fire Detective(1929)
The Fire Detective Synopsis
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.
The Fire Detective (1929) is a adventure film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, released on March 3, 1929 with a runtime of 3h 20m. It stars Gladys McConnell, Hugh Allan, Leo D. Maloney and Frank Lackteen. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Writers:
- George Arthur Gray, Frank Leon Smith
- Production:
- Pathé Exchange
- Status:
- Released
The Fire Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gladys McConnell
as Gladys Samuels
Hugh Allan
as Capt. Jeff Tarrant
Leo D. Maloney
as Chief Carson
Frank Lackteen
as Mr. Tarrant
John Cossar
as Dist. Atty. Samuels
Larry Steers
as Charles Lewis
Bruce Gordon
Carlton S. King
Key crew
Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, written by George Arthur Gray and Frank Leon Smith.
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The Fire Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Fire Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fire Detective online?
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Who stars in The Fire Detective?
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The main cast of The Fire Detective (1929) includes Gladys McConnell, Hugh Allan, Leo D. Maloney, Frank Lackteen and John Cossar. The film was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fire Detective released?
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The Fire Detective was released on March 3, 1929 and runs for 3h 20m.
Is The Fire Detective worth watching?
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The Fire Detective (1929) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.