Arson for Hire (1959)
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
Cast
- Steve Brodie - Arson Squad Inspector John "Johnny" Broderick
- Lyn Thomas - Keely Harris
- Tom Hubbard - Ben Howard, Broderick's Assistant
- Jason Johnson - William Yarbo
- Frank J. Scannell - Pop Bergen
- Wendy Wilde - Marilyn 'Marilee' Bergen
- John Frederick - Clete, the Photographer
- Corinne Cole - Cindy, the Secretary
- Antony Carbone - Foxy Gilbert
- Lyn Osborn - Jim, the Fireman
Screenplay
- Tom Hubbard (Screenplay)
Keywords
arsonist
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
- Who directed Arson for Hire?
- Arson for Hire was directed by Thor L. Brooks.
- Who stars in Arson for Hire?
- Arson for Hire stars Steve Brodie, Lyn Thomas, Tom Hubbard, Jason Johnson, Frank J. Scannell, Wendy Wilde.
- How long is Arson for Hire?
- Arson for Hire has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Arson for Hire?
- Arson for Hire is a Crime, Romance film.
- Where was Arson for Hire produced?
- Arson for Hire was produced in United States of America.