The read
It runs a compact 1h 4m.
Synopsis
A reporter itching to get off the boring gardening "beat" gets a chance to investigate a series of arson fires that have been plaguing the city. He believes the fires are tied into a web of political corruption involving a wealthy businessman, the mayor and the police chief. Complicatins ensue when the girl assigned to help him turns out to be the businessman's daughter.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Spencer Gordon BennetDirector
- Earle SnellWriter
- Lee ZahlerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bruce CabotHal Ashby
- Judith AllenHelen Smith
- H.B. WarnerHenry B. Smith
- Sam HardyEditor Stephen Caldwell
- Betty BlytheMrs. Elizabeth Van Dusen
- Tom HanlonVincent Van Dusen
- Harry HolmanMayor Wilson
- Harold MinjirMosley
- John BleiferDr. Alexander Dexter
- Fuzzy KnightDinner Club Comedian
Stills
Themes
arsonreporterrescue team