Rescue Squad
Originally released in 1935. Rescue Squad is a crime/drama film. directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ralph Forbes, Verna Hillie, and Leon Ames
Synopsis
An independently wealthy collector of objets d'art tries to influence an artist's model away from marrying a notorious scoundrel and to help an Asian importer raise money for a son's surgery by buying a sacred statuette of Buddha, the sale of which the importer believes will curse him; therefore, the importer secretly plans to poison the collector after receiving the cash and keep the statuette in his possession. The titled "rescue squad" appears only briefly in the picture to help firemen rescue two principal characters from a stuck elevator in a building set afire by accident. There are no arsonists in this film.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rescue Squad about?
An independently wealthy collector of objets d'art tries to influence an artist's model away from marrying a notorious scoundrel and to help an Asian importer raise money for a son's surgery by bu...
Who directed Rescue Squad?
Rescue Squad was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
How long is Rescue Squad?
Rescue Squad has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Rescue Squad released?
Rescue Squad was released on May 15, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rescue Squad?
The main cast of Rescue Squad includes Ralph Forbes, Verna Hillie, Leon Ames, Frank Leigh, Kate Pentzer.