She Loved a Fireman
| She Loved a Fireman | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | John Farrow |
| Written by | Carlton Sand Morton Grant |
| Based on | story by Carlton Sand |
| Produced by | Bryan Foy |
| Starring | Dick Foran |
Production company | Warner Bros |
| Distributed by | First National |
Release date | December 18, 1937 |
Running time | 58 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
She Loved a Fireman is a 1937 film directed by John Farrow and starring Dick Foran and Ann Sheridan.[1]
It was also known as I Loved a Fireman and Two Platoons.[2]
Plot
Red Taylor becomes a fireman at a station captained by Captain Shannon.
Cast
- Dick Foran as James 'Red' Taylor
- Ann Sheridan as Marjorie 'Margie' Shannon
- Robert Armstrong as Capt. Smokey Shannon
- Eddie Acuff as Skillet Michaels
- Veda Ann Borg as Betty Williams
Production
The film was based on an original story by Charleton Sand. Dick Foran star of Warners' B Westerns was given the lead role and John Farrow assigned to direct.[3] Filming started 29 June 1937.[4]
Reception
"Our advice would be to look around for the nearest exit", said the New York Times.[5]
References
- ^ http://allmovie.com/work/she-loved-a-fireman-109798
- ^ "NEWS OF THE SCREEN". New York Times. Jul 31, 1937 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Schallert, E. (Jun 8, 1937). "BING CROSBY WILL SING FRIML SCORE IN "AND THEN CAME SPRING"". Los Angeles Times – via ProQuest.
- ^ Schallert, E. (Jun 29, 1937). "DOUG FAIRBANKS, JR., WILL STAY IN HOLLYWOOD FOR HEPBURN COMEDY". Los Angeles Times – via ProQuest.
- ^ F. S. (Jan 21, 1938). "THE SCREEN". New York Times – via ProQuest.
External links
- She Loved a Fireman at IMDb
- Complete film at BFI
- She Loved a Fireman at the TCM Movie Database
- Complete film at Internet Archive
