Movie: Old Smokey

Top 2 Billed Cast

Billy Bletcher
Billy Bletcher

Captain (voice) (uncredited)

Martha Wentworth
Martha Wentworth

Mama (voice) (uncredited)

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    Engine Co. No. 1 is replacing faithful fire horse Old Smokey with a new engine, which Der Captain is very proud of. He soon gets a chance to test it, when his panicked wife calls; unfortunately, he's still learning how to use it. As he arrives, the ladder extends to its full range, with the Captain on top and most of the rungs missing.

  • Release Date

    1938-09-03

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    4.667

  • Rating:

    2.3 starts
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    English
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