When the Fire-Bells Rang (1912)
They are brothers; one is a member of the village fire department, the other the property man at the "Opry House." A traveling dramatic company arrives, and. in putting on a Roman tragedy, needs twenty "supers" to play "Roman soldiers." "Props" engages the members of the fire company, who are rehearsed and dressed in Roman costumes. Everything goes fine until the fire-bells ring out an alarm, then, well...
Director: Mack Sennett
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: May 8, 1912
Cast
- Edward Dillon - The Fireman
- Fred Mace - The Fireman's Brother
- Dell Henderson - An Actor
- Kate Bruce - In Audience
- Claire McDowell - An Actress
- Sylvia Ashton
- William J. Butler - An Actor
- Frank Evans - A Fireman
Screenplay
- Morris H. Black (Story)
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Mack Sennett
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When the Fire-Bells Rang about?
- They are brothers; one is a member of the village fire department, the other the property man at the "Opry House." A traveling dramatic company arrives, and. in putting on a Roman tragedy, needs twenty "supers" to play "Roman soldiers." "Props" engages the members of the fire company, who are rehearsed and dressed in Roman costumes. Everything goes fine until the fire-bells ring out an alarm, then, well...
- Who directed When the Fire-Bells Rang?
- When the Fire-Bells Rang was directed by Mack Sennett.
- Who stars in When the Fire-Bells Rang?
- When the Fire-Bells Rang stars Edward Dillon, Fred Mace, Dell Henderson, Kate Bruce, Claire McDowell, Sylvia Ashton.
- How long is When the Fire-Bells Rang?
- When the Fire-Bells Rang has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is When the Fire-Bells Rang?
- When the Fire-Bells Rang is a Comedy film.
- Where was When the Fire-Bells Rang produced?
- When the Fire-Bells Rang was produced in United States of America.