An 1944 serial released by republic pictures, based on the timely comics character. With dick purcell, lorna gray, lionel atwill, charles trowbridge. Captain america appeared not long after this in his selftitled comicbook in march 1941. Across its 15 chapters of stunts, and thrills, captain america dick purcell is on the trail of a supervillain named the scarab the great lionel atwill. Ones tolerance of the improvements made by republic depend largely on whether it is approached as a serial, or a representation. This is a quiz about the first movie about a marvel comics character. Captain america is a 1944 republic blackandwhite serial film loosely based on the timely comics today known as marvel comics character captain america. Its a low budget, incredibly campy, and very theatrical in production. Es handelt sich hier um eine 15 teilige alte serial serie, wo. Captain america serial 1944 trailer video dailymotion. Mar 28, 2018 captain america was the last serial republic made about a superhero. Long before anyone could have dreamed of a marvel cinematic universe dominating theaters the world over, one independent production studio decided to make captain america the star of its next serial. Today, captain america is one of the central superheroes of the marvel comics canon. Jul 18, 2011 the 1944 captain america film serial is a bit of an oddity.
Captain america 1944 15 chapter republic movie serial. His nemesis is the scarab and his love interest and sidekick is gail richards. Watch captain america serial 1944 trailer scott on dailymotion. Captain america serial from 1944 made into a feature length film all rights belong to the rights holder. Captain america is a 1944 republic blackandwhite serial film loosely based on the timely comics character captain america.
Captain america is a 15 chapter 1944 republic blackandwhite serial film based loosely on the comic book character captain america. The cap i am referring to is from the 1944 republic pictures movie serial captain america, the first time any marvel then called timely comics character was portrayed in live action. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Captain america through years 1944, 1979, 1990, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 duration. The cap i am referring to is from the 1944 republic pictures movie serial captain america, the first time any marvel then called timely comics. Captain america 1944 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Captain america is a 1944 republic blackandwhite 15 chapter serial film based loosely on the comic book character captain america. Military experiment turned steve rogers into america s first supersoldier, captain america. Captain america who is really the district attorney, is trying to thwart the plans of the scarab, who is attempting to acquire the dynamic vibrator and electronic firebolt devices that could be used as superweapons. This was sad because for the most part the studio made some good serials during this time. Description captain america serial movie poster republic, 1944.
Despite the fact that this serial was made in 1944, and captain america regularly fought nazis in the comics, the nazis are not part of the story in any way. Captain america is a 1944 american serial film loosely based on the timely comics today known as marvel comics character captain america. This week marks the 75th anniversary of captain america, a liveaction serial from republic pictures which debuted on february 5th, 1944 and served as the firstever on screen adaptation of a marvel comics character, back when marvel was still called timely. Cap starred in this 15chapter serial, full of cliffhanging action as he battled the evil plans of the mysterious scarab. Captain america serial movie poster republic, 1944. The original character was based on the marvel comic books that came out in all the back way in the 1940s. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Apr 30, 2016 the cap i am referring to is from the 1944 republic pictures movie serial captain america, the first time any marvel then called timely comics character was portrayed in live action. Captain america here is district attorney grant gardner played by dick purcell. In addition to the superior marvel movies with chris evans there have been several other inferior captain america movies including. Throughout the war, cap and his partner, bucky fought alongside infantry and with a group of heroes known as the invaders. The 1944 serial captain america has the main character district attorney grant gardner, who is loosely based on the marvel character captain america.
Captain america 1944 approved 4h 4min action, adventure, scifi 5 february 1944 usa superhero captain america battles the evil forces of the archvillain called the scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations. The serial sees captain america, really district attorney grant gardner, trying to thwart the plans of the scarab, really museum curator dr. That being said, captain america was not republics bets work, even though this was also the. Captain america is a republic serial film loosely based on the timely comics character captain america. Captain america 1944 15 chapter movie serial cliffhanger dvd. That being said, captain america was not republics bets work, even though this was also the most expensive serial that republic ever made.
Captain america is a superhero that is portrayed in the marvel cinematic universe. As the war wound down, the market for patriotic superheroes began to shrink, and captain america and bucky were literally put on ice. The captain ameria serial was released in february of 1944 while the war was still on, so it would seem to be the ideal time to show some patriotic propaganda to the civilians at home. It also has the distinction of being the most expensive serial that republic ever made.
Unlike the new chris evans feature, or any other incarnation of the hero for that matter, it totally abandons the basics of the. Ace drummond 1936 don winslow of the navy 1942 robinson crusoe of clipper island 1936. The battle continues until the final showdown where the formidable maldor is unmasked and captain america triumphs. Timely comics was unhappy with the omission of steve rogers, the lack of an army setting and his use of a gun. Trivia quiz captain america the 1944 movie serial category. The 1944 captain america film serial is a bit of an oddity. This version of captain america does not possess his shield, nor does he seem to have enhanced abilities. All of the studios involved in sound serials at the time republic, universal and columbiaacquired rights to do some of these features as part of their serial output.
The secret history of marvels movies before iron man. This captain america serial came out just a few years after the initial creation of the hero and follows more of the typical serial mystery storyline. Based on the comic book by the same name, the hero takes on a crazed scientist who creates deadly machines for his own villainous schemes. In 1953 the serial was rereleased with the title of return of captain america. Civil war will be the 3rd installment in the series and is due for release on may 4, 2016. In 1944, republic pictures released the first chapter of the captain america serial, said to be the. Jul 22, 2011 republics 15chapter serial captain america was released in 1944, directed by john english and elmer clifton, and is loosely based on the comic book character created in 1941 by joe simon and drawn by jack kirby. Civil war will be the 3rd installment in the series and is.
Captain america 1944 is a republic serial film based loosely on the comic book character captain america. In 1944 the character received the honour of his own republic pictures serial, captain america, which was confirmation of his iconic status. Media in category captain america 1944 serial the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Captain america 1944 film serial marvel database fandom. Superhero captain america battles the evil forces of the archvillain called the scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations. Captain america dvd movie1944 cliffhanger serial 15. This serial has the distinction of being the most expensive serial produced by. It was the last republic serial made about a superhero. Military experiment turned steve rogers into americas first supersoldier, captain america. Republics 15chapter serial captain america was released in 1944, directed by john english and elmer clifton, and is loosely based on the comic book character created in 1941 by joe simon and drawn by jack kirby.
During the dark days of the early 1940s, a covert u. Captain america dvd movie1944 cliffhanger serial 15 chapters. Captain america 1944 the adventures of captain marvel 1941 the mysery squadron 1933 the clutching hand 1936 the green archer 1940 adventure. It was also the last liveaction rendition of a marvel char.
Captain america 1944 directed by elmer clifton, john. It also stands as the first theatrical release connected to a marvel character. This was the last republic serial to be based on a comic book character. The 1944 serial captain america starring dick purcell has district attorney grant gardner as cap.
Captain america 1944 15 chapter serial movie dvd, mod dvdr this is the full unabridged version of all 15 chapters compiled into a movie. New haven sda temple brooklyn, ny recommended for you. Captain america was the last serial republic made about a superhero. The 1944 republic serial film captain america 2 below features a less than canonical version of the character, but the mature post1964 captain america has become a central figure in the marvel cinematic universe taking the lead in captain america. Captain america the 1944 movie serial quiz 10 questions. Feb 08, 2020 the captain ameria serial was released in february of 1944 while the war was still on, so it would seem to be the ideal time to show some patriotic propaganda to the civilians at home. Captain america was released in 1944 and was directed by elmer clifton and john english.
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