The Flash Gordon Serials 1936 1940

Author : Roy Kinnard,,Tony Crnkovich,R.J. Vitone
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0786455004

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The Flash Gordon Serials, 1936Ð1940 by Roy Kinnard,,Tony Crnkovich,R.J. Vitone Pdf

Flash Gordon, Flash Gordon’s Trip to Mars and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, the most expensive and popular movie serials ever made, have been favorites of movie and comic fans for decades. The original 1936 serial, designated a cultural treasure, was selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry in 1996. Arranged in a chapter-by-chapter format conforming to the structure of the three original serials, the work provides full cast and crew information, plot synopses, and production notes for all 40 episodes. The work also has a wealth of background information and 159 photographs, along with comments from cast members interviewed—Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, and Carroll Borland. Appendices provide an overview of the serial Buck Rogers (1939), select filmographies for 50 of the most prominent Flash Gordon cast and crew, and a complete list of the serials' film and television remakes.

Author : Roy Kinnard,Tony Crnkovich,R.J. Vitone
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786466153

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The Flash Gordon Serials, 1936-1940 by Roy Kinnard,Tony Crnkovich,R.J. Vitone Pdf

Flash Gordon, Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, the most expensive and popular movie serials ever made, have been favorites of movie and comic fans for decades. The original 1936 serial, designated a cultural treasure, was selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry in 1996. Arranged in a chapter-by-chapter format conforming to the structure of the three original serials, the work provides full cast and crew information, plot synopses, and production notes for all 40 episodes. The work also has a wealth of background information and 159 photographs, along with comments from cast members interviewed--Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, and Carroll Borland. Appendices provide an overview of the serial Buck Rogers (1939), select filmographies for 50 of the most prominent Flash Gordon cast and crew, and a complete list of the serials' film and television remakes.

Author : James Van Hise
Publisher : Movie Publisher Services
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UOM:39015018957277

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Serial Adventures by James Van Hise Pdf

Author : Roy Kinnard
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476604138

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Science Fiction Serials by Roy Kinnard Pdf

Destination Moon; George Pal’s 1950 Technicolor epic, is generally cited as the first noteworthy science fiction film. Usually ignored or casually dismissed in genre histories are the serials, the low-budget chapterplays exhibited as Saturday matinee fare and targeted almost exclusively at children. Lacking stars and top-notch writers or directors, the serials went largely unnoticed and unacknowledged by either critics or by the film industry. Yet serials were financially important to the Hollywood studios, and were often free to exploit risky or outlandish subjects that producers of “distinguished” movies would not touch. Influential serials such as The Phantom Empire (1935) and Flash Gordon (1936) finally brought science fiction themes to the big screen. Those serials and 29 others are exhaustively covered in this work, which provides complete cast and credit information along with plot descriptions and historical commentary for each serial. Video distributors (if available) are also listed.

Author : Alex Raymond
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9780857681546

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Flash Gordon: On the Planet Mongo by Alex Raymond Pdf

Beginning the complete library of the greatest science fiction hero of all time. Volume One will spotlight the work of Alex Raymond, legendary for some of the finest storytelling of the 20th century. Raymond illustrated the Sunday strips until 1944; with his clear and much-imitated style forming the original aesthetic of the most popular and easily recognised science fiction hero for decades to come. Introducing Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, and Ming the Merciless, this volume will catapult readers to the deadly planet Mongo. These are the strips that influenced George Lucas to create Star Wars, and which illustrator Al Williamson said were "the reason I became an artist."

Author : Paul Norris,Frank Thorne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Gordon, Flash (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 1595825592

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Flash Gordon Comic Book Archives by Paul Norris,Frank Thorne Pdf

"Flash Gordon's classic era in comic books returns in a new archival collection ... Join the handsome and fearless Flash, his clever and capable companion Dale Arden, and eccentric scientist Dr. Zarkov as they face peril and danger in the wild landscapes of the planet Mongo and go head-to-head with the villainous despot Ming the Merciless! ... Ray guns, spaceships, and Silver Age storytelling - it's all here and it's all action!"--Jacket.

Author : Alex Raymond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Fantasy comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 9781933160276

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Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon by Alex Raymond Pdf

Includes the stories The Ice Kingdom of Mongo, Power Men of Mongo and The Fall of Ming, all originally appearing from 1940 to 1941. This quintessential science fiction title has all the trappings of what has now become the standard for modern-day sci-fi. Alex Raymond helped shape the landscape of this genre and this landmark work is now available in a beautiful and affordable hardcover edition.

Author : Philip Francis Nowlan
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504045315

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Armageddon 2419 A.D. by Philip Francis Nowlan Pdf

The groundbreaking novella that gave rise to science fiction’s original space hero, Buck Rogers. In 1927, World War I veteran Anthony Rogers is working for the American Radioactive Gas Corporation investigating strange phenomena in an abandoned coal mine when suddenly there’s a cave-in. Trapped in the mine and surrounded by radioactive gas, Rogers falls into a state of suspended animation . . . for nearly five hundred years. Waking in the year 2419, he first saves the beautiful Wilma Deering from attack and then discovers what has befallen his country: The United States has descended into chaos after Asian powers conquered the world with advanced weaponry centuries before. All that’s left are ragtag gangs battling for survival against their brutal overlords. But when Rogers shows them how to band together and fight for more than mere survival, he sparks a revolution that will decide the fate of the future world. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Author : Roy Kinnard,Tony Crnkovich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015062832160

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The Films of Fay Wray by Roy Kinnard,Tony Crnkovich Pdf

Widely acclaimed as a horror movie actress, Fay Wray is best remembered for her performances in King Kong and four other classic 1930s film thrillers, Doctor X, The Most Dangerous Game, Mystery of the Wax Museum and The Vampire Bat. Yet her film career encompassed much more than these memorable turns as a damsel in distress. Wray appeared in 77 feature films between 1925 and 1958, playing leading roles in 67 of these. Sadly, the true breadth of Wray's film career is not readily apparent today, as many of her films, including her entire silent film output, have been lost or are available only on a limited archival basis. This heavily illustrated filmography of Wray's work at last makes obvious her sizeable contribution to the film industry. It begins with an overview of her professional acting career, from her period of great demand after the making of King Kong to her gradual decline in the late 1930s. The filmography is divided into three sections that describe and discuss the complete collection of Fay Wray's films. The first section introduces Wray's early silent feature film appearances; the second covers her ?leading lady? period in popular horror thrillers and other films in the sound era; and the third covers her latter-day supporting roles. Two appendices document her work in theatrical film shorts and her television appearances. Commentary throughout also includes first-person interviews with Fay Wray.

Author : R.C. Neighbors,Sandy Rankin
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786488018

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The Galaxy Is Rated G by R.C. Neighbors,Sandy Rankin Pdf

Through spaceships, aliens, ray guns and other familiar trappings, science fiction uses the future (and sometimes the past) to comment on current social, cultural and political ideologies; the same is true of science fiction in children's film and television. This collection of essays analyzes the confluences of science fiction and children's visual media, covering such cultural icons as Flash Gordon, the Jetsons and Star Wars, as well as more contemporary fare like the films Wall-E, Monsters vs. Aliens and Toy Story. Collectively, the essays discover, applaud and critique the hidden--and not-so-hidden--messages presented on our children's film and TV screens.

Author : Don Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005156042

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Don Miller's Hollywood Corral by Don Miller Pdf

Hollywood Corral offers an accurate and entertaining look at the Saturday-matinee sagebrush sagas that flourished from the 30s through the 50s. It's the ultimate guide to the world of Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy, Tom Mix, Buck Jones, Hoot Gibson, Ken Maynard, Lash LaRue, and other western matinee-heroes. This seminal work on low-budget series westerns contains 462 rare photographs, a complete B-Western series filmography, and twenty essays.

Author : J P. Telotte
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780252033278

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The Mouse Machine by J P. Telotte Pdf

Throughout Disney's phenomenally successful run in the entertainment industry, the company has negotiated the use of cutting-edge film and media technologies that, J. P. Telotte argues, have proven fundamental to the company's identity. Disney's technological developments include the use of stereophonic surround sound for Fantasia, experimentation with wide-screen technology, inaugural adoption of three-strip Technicolor film, and early efforts at fostering depth in the animated image. Telotte also chronicles Disney's partnership with television, development of the theme park, and depiction of technology in science-fiction narratives. An in-depth discussion of Disney's shift into digital filmmaking with its Pixar partnership and an emphasis on digital special effects in live-action films, such as the Pirates of the Caribbean series, also highlight the studio's historical investment in technology. By exploring the technological context for Disney creations throughout its history, The Mouse Machine illuminates Disney's extraordinary growth into one of the largest and most influential media and entertainment companies in the world. Hardbook is unjacketed.

Author : Eric S. Trautmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1606903330

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Flash Gordon by Eric S. Trautmann Pdf

Vol. 1 collects issues one through ten of the Dynamite Entetertainment series, Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist.

Author : Geoff Mayer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476627199

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Encyclopedia of American Film Serials by Geoff Mayer Pdf

From their heyday in the 1910s to their lingering demise in the 1950s, American film serials delivered excitement in weekly installments for millions of moviegoers, despite minuscule budgets, nearly impossible shooting schedules and the disdain of critics. Early heroines like Pearl White, Helen Holmes and Ruth Roland broke gender barriers and ruled the screen. Through both world wars, such serials as Spy Smasher and Batman were vehicles for propaganda. Smash hits like Flash Gordon and The Lone Ranger demonstrated the enduring mass appeal of the genre. Providing insight into early 20th century American culture, this book analyzes four decades of productions from Pathe, Universal, Mascot and Columbia, and all 66 Republic serials.

Author : C. Miller,A. Van Riper,A. Bowdoin Van Riper
Publisher : Springer
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780230377325

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1950s “Rocketman” TV Series and Their Fans by C. Miller,A. Van Riper,A. Bowdoin Van Riper Pdf

The fourteen essays featured here focus on series such as Space Patrol, Tom Corbett, and Captain Z-Ro, exploring their roles in the day-to-day lives of their fans through topics such as mentoring, promotion of the real-world space program, merchandising, gender issues, and ranger clubs - all the while promoting the fledgling medium of television.