Spy Smasher (serial)
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Spy Smasher is a 12-episode 1942 Republic serial film based on the Fawcett Comics character Spy Smasher which is now a part of DC Comics. It was the 25th of the 66 serials produced by Republic. The se
Poster for Chapter 7, "Secret Weapon"
Adventures of Captain Marvel
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Adventures of Captain Marvel is a 1941 American 12-chapter black-and-white movie serial from Republic Pictures. The serial was produced by Hiram S. Brown, Jr., directed by John English and William Wit
Spy Smasher (serial)
…supervillain, Captain Nazi. The style of the scene is based on a movie serial - it is drawn in black and white with similar action and background music. Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941) is the other Republic serial based on a Fawcett comic List of film serials…
Theatrical release poster for Chapter 10: "Doom Ship"
An example of Republic's live-action flying effects.