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Fireman, Save My Child

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1932 | 67 min | Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1932: an older pace and style.

Joe Grant is an inventor, fireman and baseball player in his small hometown. He gets an offer to play in a big team and hopes to get more money for his inventions. But Joe's invited to present his invention to a fire extinguisher company at the same time when he is supposed to play. Will he be able to show the effectiveness of his invention and win the game?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $604K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lloyd Bacon

  • Joe E. Brown'Smokey' Joe Grant
  • Evalyn KnappSally Toby
  • Lilian BondJune Farnum
  • Guy KibbeePop Devlin
  • Richard CarleDan Toby
  • Virginia SaleMiss Gallop
  • Polly WaltersEthel
  • Dickie MooreChild Watching Baseball Game
  • George MacFarlaneSt. Louis Fire Chief
  • Frank ShellenbackPitcher