The Substitute Fireman (1915)
A warm friendship springs up between Quirkly and Helen, when the fireman saves the girl's life. In his desire to be near Helen, Quirkly obtains a room in the house where the girl telegrapher boards. Badger, a crook, stopping in the same house, learns that Quirkly is in the habit of carrying his savings in a bag suspended from his neck. Entering the room with a confederate, Badger chloroforms the fireman and steals the money. Helen hears the noise of the struggle, but comes too late to apprehend the crooks.
Director: J. Gunnis Davis
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: August 7, 1915
Cast
- Helen Holmes - Helen
- Robyn Adair - Quirkly - a Fireman
- Edward Roberts - Badger - a Crook
Screenplay
- Edward T. Matlack (Story)
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: J. Gunnis Davis
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Substitute Fireman about?
- A warm friendship springs up between Quirkly and Helen, when the fireman saves the girl's life. In his desire to be near Helen, Quirkly obtains a room in the house where the girl telegrapher boards. Badger, a crook, stopping in the same house, learns that Quirkly is in the habit of carrying his savings in a bag suspended from his neck. Entering the room with a confederate, Badger chloroforms the fireman and steals the money. Helen hears the noise of the struggle, but comes too late to apprehend the crooks.
- Who directed The Substitute Fireman?
- The Substitute Fireman was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
- Who stars in The Substitute Fireman?
- The Substitute Fireman stars Helen Holmes, Robyn Adair, Edward Roberts.
- How long is The Substitute Fireman?
- The Substitute Fireman has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Substitute Fireman?
- The Substitute Fireman is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Substitute Fireman produced?
- The Substitute Fireman was produced in United States of America.