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Going to Blazes!
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Going to Blazes!

Apr 24, 1948
0h 21m
★ 5.8

Overview

This Theatre of Life series short, produced with the cooperation of the Los Angeles Fire Department, emphasizes fire safety and fire prevention. It gives a behind-the-scenes look at the switching system used to dispatch the proper equipment to fires, as well as a look at life in the fire station and fire fighter training. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Fact Film Organization
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast

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