Red Lights Ahead
"RIOTOUS! The intriguing story of the reckless Wallaces...plunging rashly down the dizzy course of their mad life...never heeding danger signals!"
Originally released in 1936. Red Lights Ahead is a family/comedy film. directed by Roland D. Reed. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andy Clyde, Lucile Gleason, and Roger Imhof
Synopsis
A family loses its collective head going from rags to riches in this low-budget comedy from also-ran studio Chesterfield. Former slapstick comedian Andy Clyde starred as Grandpa Tom Hopkins who, after selling his junk business, moves in with daughter Molly (Lucille Gleason), her husband Ed (Roger Imhof), and their children Mary (Ann Doran), Edna (Paula Stone), George (Ben Alexander, and Willie (Frank Coghlan Jr.). Ed, who is a member of the town lodge "the Whales," is persuaded by Whitney (Sam Flint) the "Grand Harpoon," to buy $5,000 worth of shares in a promising gold mine, mortgaging the family home to do so. Soon the family is rich and everyone except Molly takes on airs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Andy Clyde
as Grandpa Hopkins
Lucile Gleason
as Molly 'Ma' Wallace
Roger Imhof
as Ed "Pa" Wallace
Ben Alexander
as George Wallace
Ann Doran
as Mary Wallace
Frank Coghlan Jr.
as Willie Wallace
Paula Stone
as Edna Wallace
Jack Randall
as Nordingham
Sam Flint
as Franklin Q. Whitney
Eleanor Stewart
as Celeste - the Maid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation (I)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Lights Ahead about?
A family loses its collective head going from rags to riches in this low-budget comedy from also-ran studio Chesterfield. Former slapstick comedian Andy Clyde starred as Grandpa Tom Hopkins who, af...
Who directed Red Lights Ahead?
Red Lights Ahead was directed by Roland D. Reed.
How long is Red Lights Ahead?
Red Lights Ahead has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Red Lights Ahead released?
Red Lights Ahead was released on November 28, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Lights Ahead?
The main cast of Red Lights Ahead includes Andy Clyde, Lucile Gleason, Roger Imhof, Ben Alexander, Ann Doran.