Heroes of the Flames

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Heroes of the Flames is a 1931 American Universal movie serial. Although once considered to be lost, it has survived and was preserved by Universal in 2016. It stars Tim McCoy (in a break from his usual cowboy roles) as a firefighter who's developing a new kind of flame retardant, but his work is constantly being disrupted by a rival (Gayne Whitman) who wants the formula for himself (as well as the leading lady, played by Marion Shockley). Fittingly, seven of the 11 cliffhangers involve burning buildings with at least one principal trapped inside.

It is unusual for the manner in which chapter recaps are handled: A reporter at a local newspaper repeats a summary of the previous episode as he takes it down from a witness on the phone. It also has no music at all--the opening titles are accompanied by sound effects (sirens, bells ringing, fire crackling, etc.). It's also the first film role for future star Bruce Cabot in an uncredited bit part.

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Cast

• Tim McCoy as Bob Darrow
• Marion Shockley as June Madison
• Bobby Nelson as Jackie Madison
• Gayne Whitman as Don Mitchell
• William Gould as John Madison
• Grace Cunard as Mrs. Madison
• Andy Devine as a henchman
• Monte Montague as Bob's sidekick
• Bud Osborne as a henchman
• Edmund Cobb as a henchman
• Joe Bonomo as a henchman

Maps Heroes of the Flames

Chapter titles

1. The Red Peril
2. Flaming Hate
3. The Fire Trap
4. Death's Chariot
5. The Avalanche
6. The Jaws of Death
7. Forest of Fire
8. Blank Cartridges
9. The House of Terror (aka The House of Horror)
10. The Depths of Doom
11. A Flaming Death
12. The Last Alarm

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See also

• List of American films of 1931
• List of firefighting films

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References

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External links

• Heroes of the Flames on IMDb

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