Heroes of the Flames (1931) Online
In this 12-chapter, 1931 serial from Universal Pictures Corporation, Fireman Bob Darrow (Tim McCoy)invents an original chemical fire extinguisher, and his rival, Dan Mitchell (Gayne Whitman), for June Madison(Marion Shockley), also has his eyes on Bob's invention.
Cast overview: | |||
Tim McCoy | - | Bob Darrow | |
Marion Shockley | - | June Madison | |
Bobby Nelson | - | Jackie Madison | |
William Gould | - | John Madison | |
Grace Cunard | - | Mrs. Madison | |
Gayne Whitman | - | Don Mitchell | |
Edmund Cobb | - | Henchman | |
Andy Devine | - | Fireman | |
Joe Bonomo | - | Henchman | |
Bud Osborne | - | Henchman | |
Beulah Hutton | - | Trixie Farrell | |
Monte Montague | - | Henchman |
CHAPTER TITLES: 1. The Red Peril; 2. Flaming Hate; 3. The Fire Trap; 4. Death's Chariot; 5. The Avalanche; 6. The Jaws of Death; 7. Forest of Fire; 8. Blank Cartridges; 9. The House of Terror (catalog of Copyright Entries), 9. The House of Horror (press book listing); 10. The Depths of Doom; 11. A Flaming Death; 12. The Last Alarm.
Chapters are not recapped in the traditional manner; i.e., by a voiceover or a printed card or crawl. Instead, a reporter calls his newspaper office and a rewrite man jots down the details of the previous episode.
Until recently this 12-chapter Universal serial was thought to be lost. It was, however, found and preserved by Universal.
This serial features early parts in supporting roles from Andy Devine, Walter Brennan and Bruce Cabot.