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Rescue Squad
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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Plot Summary
In this dramatic short film, a daring firefighter risks his life to save a damsel in distress from a burning building. The rescue is fraught with peril, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice involved in firefighting.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1935, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, short films of this era were often produced as B-features or fillers and were generally assessed based on their entertainment value and technical execution for the time.
What Reviewers Say
A straightforward and earnest portrayal of a firefighter's duty.
Features a typical melodrama structure common in short films of the period.
Relies on suspenseful action sequences to engage the audience.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this 1935 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
This short film was produced by a studio known for its output of B-movies and short subjects, aiming to provide quick entertainment for audiences.
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