The Fourth Alarm
1926 film directed by Robert F. McGowan
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The Fourth Alarm is a 1926 short silent comedy film, the 53rd in the Our Gang series, directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was later reworked in Hook and Ladder in 1932.
Directed byRobert F. McGowan
Written byHal Roach
H. M. Walker
Robert A. McGowan
H. M. Walker
Robert A. McGowan
Produced byHal Roach
F. Richard Jones
F. Richard Jones
Edited byRichard C. Currier
| The Fourth Alarm | |
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| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Written by | Hal Roach H. M. Walker Robert A. McGowan |
| Produced by | Hal Roach F. Richard Jones |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Plot
The gang establish a junior fire department by repurposing an old barn into a firehouse. However, when they are called to a real fire, they encounter challenges, and Farina struggles to manage the high pressure of the fire hose.
Cast
The Gang
- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Jackie Condon as Jackie
- Johnny Downs as Johnny
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Jannie Hoskins as Mango
- Mary Kornman as Mary
- Mildred Kornman as Mildred
- Elmer Lowry as Skooter
- Jay R. Smith as Turkie-egg
- Bobby Young as Bonedust
- Billy Naylor as Our Gang member
- Pal the Dog as himself
- Buster the Dog as himself
- Dinah the Mule as Humidor
Additional cast
- Charles A. Bachman as Officer
- Ed Brandenburg as Fireman
- George B. French as Chemis
- Ham Kinsey as Fireman
- Sam Lufkin as Crowd extra
- Gene Morgan as Fireman
Production
The film marks Mary Kornman's final Our Gang appearance as a child. She later appeared in several episodes as an adult.[citation needed]
