The Third Alarm_
Because Dan McDowell is unable to operate the new mechanized fire equipment, he is retired with a small pension; his son, Johnny, quits school to work in the fire department; and his old horse, Bullet, is sold to a dirt-hauler. Dan is charged with stealing Bullet and is jailed, but he is cleared in time to give valuable aid in a fire that traps Johnny's sweetheart, June Rutherford.
Starring
Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Ella Hall
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Third Alarm was released 104 years ago in 1922.
Overview
Because Dan McDowell is unable to operate the new mechanized fire equipment, he is retired with a small pension; his son, Johnny, quits school to work in the...
The Third Alarm is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 0m.
CAST (9)
Ralph Lewis
Dan McDowell
Johnnie Walker
Johnny McDowell
Ella Hall
June Rutherford
Virginia True Boardman
Mother McDowell
Richard Morris
Dr. Rutherford
Josephine Adair
Alice McDowell
Frankie Lee
Little Jimmie
Wilbur Higby
Fire Chief Andrews
Harry Tenbrook
Surly Laborer (uncredited)
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What is The Third Alarm about?
Because Dan McDowell is unable to operate the new mechanized fire equipment, he is retired with a small pension; his son, Johnny, quits school to work in the fire department; and his old horse, Bullet, is sold to a dirt-hauler. Dan is charged with stealing Bullet and is jailed, but he is cleared in time to give valuable aid in a fire that traps Johnny's sweetheart, June Rutherford.
How long is The Third Alarm?
The Third Alarm has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in The Third Alarm?
The cast of The Third Alarm includes Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Ella Hall, Virginia True Boardman, Richard Morris.
GENRES (1)
Drama
