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CRIME . 1959 . 1h 7m . 5.0/10

Arson for Hire_

"THE FLAMING SHOCKER ABOUT CRIME'S DEADLIEST RACKET!"

Johnny Broderick, arson squad investigator, and his assistant, Ben Howard,, investigate a warehouse fire and find evidence of arson. Lawyer William Yarbo is behind the series of incendiary fires that have been plaguing the city. Keely Hariss, an actress, inherited the warehouse from her father. Yabro calls on her and says that he and her father had heavily insured the building and planned to burn it and collect, and also tells her she must accept half of the insurance money or he will see that she is blamed for the arson. "Pop" Bergen, the father of Marily Bergen, is the torch man hired by Yarbo, and he perishes in one of the conflagrations. Yarbo learns that Keely is cooperating with Broderick and he enters the movie studio where she is working, determined to kill her. Written By Les Adams

Starring Steve Brodie, Lyn Thomas, Tom Hubbard
5.0/10
Rating
1h 7m
Runtime
1959
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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THE FLAMING SHOCKER ABOUT CRIME'S DEADLIEST RACKET!

Johnny Broderick, arson squad investigator, and his assistant, Ben Howard,, investigate a warehouse fire and find evidence of arson. Lawyer William Yarbo is behind the series of incendiary fires that have been plaguing the city. Keely Hariss, an actress, inherited the warehouse from her father. Yabro calls on her and says that he and her father had heavily insured the building and planned to burn it and collect, and also tells her she must accept half of the insurance money or he will see that she is blamed for the arson. "Pop" Bergen, the father of Marily Bergen, is the torch man hired by Yarbo, and he perishes in one of the conflagrations. Yarbo learns that Keely is cooperating with Broderick and he enters the movie studio where she is working, determined to kill her. Written By Les Adams

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Cast
Steve Brodie stars as Arson Squad Inspector John "Johnny" Broderick in Arson for Hire.
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Year context
Arson for Hire was released 67 years ago in 1959.
Overview
Johnny Broderick, arson squad investigator, and his assistant, Ben Howard,, investigate a warehouse fire and find evidence of arson. Lawyer William Yarbo is ...
Arson for Hire is a Crime, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 7m.

CAST (15)

Steve Brodie
Steve Brodie
Arson Squad Inspector John "Johnny" Broderick
Lyn Thomas
Lyn Thomas
Keely Harris
TH
Tom Hubbard
Ben Howard, Broderick's Assistant
JJ
Jason Johnson
William Yarbo
Frank J. Scannell
Frank J. Scannell
Pop Bergen
WW
Wendy Wilde
Marilyn 'Marilee' Bergen
John Frederick
John Frederick
Clete, the Photographer
CC
Corinne Cole
Cindy, the Secretary
Antony Carbone
Antony Carbone
Foxy Gilbert
LO
Lyn Osborn
Jim, the Fireman
RR
Robert Riordan
Fire Chief Boswell
Walter Reed
Walter Reed
Chief Hollister
Reed Howes
Reed Howes
Barney, the Bartender
Lester Dorr
Lester Dorr
Cab Dispatcher
Frank Richards
Frank Richards
Man Making Phone Calls

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
67 min (1h 7m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Arson for Hire about?
Johnny Broderick, arson squad investigator, and his assistant, Ben Howard,, investigate a warehouse fire and find evidence of arson. Lawyer William Yarbo is behind the series of incendiary fires that have been plaguing the city. Keely Hariss, an actress, inherited the warehouse from her father. Yabro calls on her and says that he and her father had heavily insured the building and planned to burn it and collect, and also tells her she must accept half of the insurance money or he will see that she is blamed for the arson. "Pop" Bergen, the father of Marily Bergen, is the torch man hired by Yarbo, and he perishes in one of the conflagrations. Yarbo learns that Keely is cooperating with Broderick and he enters the movie studio where she is working, determined to kill her. Written By Les Adams
How long is Arson for Hire?
Arson for Hire has a runtime of 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Who stars in Arson for Hire?
The cast of Arson for Hire includes Steve Brodie, Lyn Thomas, Tom Hubbard, Jason Johnson, Frank J. Scannell.
What is the rating of Arson for Hire?
Arson for Hire has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Crime Romance
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