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Old Movies & Serials - Free Online, No Download. Update: 12/10/08. Radar Men From The Moon (1952) - (Serial-complete) Ghost Patrol (1936) The Phantom Empire (1935) - (Serial-complete) Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) - (Serial-Chap 1) The Lost City (1935)( - Serial-complete). A serial, film serial, movie serial or chapter play, is a motion picture form popular during the first half of the 20th century, consisting of a series of short subjects exhibited in consecutive order at one theater, generally advancing weekly, until the series is completed.

A list of film serials by year of release.

1910s[edit]

Production CompanyTitleChaptersGenreDirectorCastNotes
1910
Deutsche Vitaskop GmbHArsene Lupin Contra Sherlock Holmes5MysteryPaul Otto as Lupin and Viggo Larsen as HolmesGerman

Survival status of all episodes is unknown.[1][2]

1912
Edison StudiosWhat Happened to Mary?12DramaCharles BrabinMary FullerEpisodes 1–4: Survival status unclear.[3]

Episodes 5–8, 10, 11: Museum of Modern Art[4]

Episode 9: Library of Congress[4]

Episode 12: Survival status unclear[3]

Other sources indicate a print exists yet provides no specifics[5]

1913
Selig Polyscope CompanyThe Adventures of Kathlyn13AdventureFrancis J. GrandonKathlyn WilliamsPresumed lost. Considered to be the first 'cliffhanger' serial.[6]
Edison StudiosWho Will Marry Mary?6DramaMary FullerIncomplete prints of episodes one and five survive[7]
Société des Etablissements L. GaumontFantômas5MysteryLouis FeuilladeRené NavarreFrench

Print exists.[8][9] Released on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber 2016.[10]

1914
PathéThe Perils of Pauline20AdventureLouis J. Gasnier and Donald MacKenziePearl WhiteFirst Pathé serial; known to exist only in a shortened 9-chapter version (approx. 214 minutes)[11]
Wharton StudioThe Exploits of Elaine14MysteryGeorge B. SeitzPearl White, Arnold Daly, Sheldon LewisSurvival status: Prints exist in the George Eastman Museum film archive [incomplete 35mm positive]; and (of some of the episodes, including episodes 8-10) [16mm reduction positives, 8mm reduction positives][12]
Kalem CompanyThe Hazards of Helen119RailroadJ. P. McGowan and James D. DavisHelen Holmes and Helen Gibson119 chapters – At 23.8 hours, this is considered to be the longest serial ever made. Each episode was about 12 minutes. Very little of it survives.[13]
Edison StudiosThe Active Life of Dolly of the Dailies12Girl ReporterWalter EdwinMary FullerOnly two episodes, 5 & 10, are known to exist.
The Man Who Disappeared12DramaCharles BrabinMarc McDermott(considered lost)
Reliance Motion Picture Studio/Mutual FilmOur Mutual Girl52DramaJohn W. Noble, Oscar EagleNorma Phillips
Thanhouser Film CorporationThe Million Dollar Mystery23MysteryHowell HanselFlorence La Badie, Marguerite Snow, James Cruze, Sidney Bracey(considered lost)
Zudora20DramaHowell HanselMarguerite Snow, James Cruze
Universal Film Manufacturing Co.Lucille Love, Girl of Mystery15SpyFrancis FordGrace Cunard, Francis FordFirst Universal serial; an incomplete print of 4 chapters exists
The Master Key15AdventureRobert Z. LeonardRobert Z. Leonard, Ella Hall(only episode 5 survives in the Library of Congress)
Universal PicturesThe Trey o' Hearts15CrimeWilfred Lucas and Henry MacRaeCleo Madison, George LarkinBased on a novel by Louis Joseph Vance (considered lost)
Lubin Manufacturing CompanyThe Beloved Adventurer15DramaArthur V. JohnsonArthur V. Johnson, Lottie Briscoe
1915
Pathé & Wharton StudioThe New Exploits of Elaine10CrimeLouis J. Gasnier, Leopold Wharton and Theodore WhartonPearl White(considered lost)
The Romance of Elaine12SpyGeorge B. Seitz, Leopold Wharton and Theodore WhartonPearl White, Lionel Barrymore, Creighton HaleBased on the novel by Arthur B. Reeve (considered lost)
Balboa Amusement Producing CompanyNeal of the Navy14MaritimeWilliam Bertram and W.M. HarveyLillian Lorraine, William Courtleigh Jr.(considered lost)
The Red Circle14DramaSherwood MacDonaldRuth Roland(only a brief trailer survives)
American Film CompanyThe Diamond From the Sky30AdventureJacques Jaccard and William Desmond TaylorLottie Pickford(considered lost)
Reliance Film CompanyRunaway June15DramaOscar EagleNorma Phillips
Kalem CompanyThe Ventures of Marguerite16CrimeRobert Ellis, John Mackin and Hamilton SmithMarguerite Courtot
Universal Film Manufacturing Co.The Black Box15MysteryOtis TurnerHerbert Rawlinson(considered lost); written by E. Phillips Oppenheim; a novelization of the serial with photos was published
The Broken Coin22AdventureFrancis FordGrace Cunard, Francis FordBased on a story by Emerson Hough (considered lost)
Graft20CrimeGeorge Lessey and Richard StantonHobart Henley, Jane Novak(considered lost)
Under the Crescent6AdventureBurton L. KingOla HumphreyBased on the biography of actress Ola Humphrey (considered lost)
Power Picture PlaysThe Mysterious Lady Baffles and Detective Duck11ComedyAllen CurtisGale Henry, Max Asher
Lubin Manufacturing CompanyThe Road o'Strife15DramaHowell Hansel and John InceCrane Wilbur, Mary Charleson, Jack Standing
Signal Film CorporationThe Girl and the Game15RailroadJ. P. McGowanHelen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, J. P. McGowan
Vitagraph Company of AmericaThe Fates and Flora Fourflush3ComedyWally VanClara Kimball Young
The Goddess15DramaRalph InceAnita Stewart
Société des Etablissements L. GaumontLes Vampires10MysteryLouis FeuilladeMusidoraFrench (available on DVD)
1916
Wharton StudioThe Mysteries of Myra15HorrorLeopold Wharton and Theodore WhartonHoward Estabrook, Jean Sothern
The Grip of Evil14DramaW.A.S. Douglas and Harry HarveyJackie Saunders, Roland Bottomley
The Iron Claw20MysteryGeorge B. SeitzPearl WhiteA print of episode 7 exists[14]
Wharton Studio/HearstBeatrice Fairfax15Girl ReporterLeopold Wharton and Theodore WhartonGrace Darling, Harry Fox(Available on DVD)
Astra Film Corporation/PathéPearl of the Army15WarEdward JoséPearl White(Available on DVD)
The Shielding Shadow15MysteryLouis J. Gasnier and Donald MacKenzieGrace Darmond, Ralph Kellard, Léon Bary(Only chapters 4, 10, 11, 14 and 15 exist)[15]
Erbograph/Consolidated Film CompanyThe Crimson Stain Mystery16HorrorT. Hayes HunterMaurice Costello, Ethel Grandin(Exists in incomplete form)[15]
Kleine Productions Inc.Gloria's Romance20DramaColin Campbell and Walter EdwinBillie Burke(considered lost)
Metro Pictures CorporationThe Great Secret18MysteryChristy CabanneFrancis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne(considered lost)
Deutsche BioscopHomunculus6Science fictionOtto RippertOlaf FønssGerman
Société des Etablissements L. GaumontJudex12CrimeLouis FeuilladeRené Cresté, MusidoraFrench (available on DVD)
L'X NoirLéonce PerretFrench
Niagara Film StudiosPerils of Our Girl Reporters15Girl reporterGeorge Terwilliger
American Film CompanyThe Sequel to the Diamond From the Sky4DramaEdward SlomanRhea Mitchell(considered lost)
The Secret of the Submarine15SpyGeorge L. SargentJuanita Hansen, Tom Chatterton(considered lost)
The Scarlet Runner12William P. S. Earle and Wally VanEarle Williams(considered lost)
Essanay Film Manufacturing Company.The Strange Case of Mary Page15MysteryJ. Charles HaydonHenry B. Walthall, Edna Mayo(considered lost)
Signal Film CorporationThe Yellow Menace16William SteinerEdwin Stevens
Lass of the Lumberlands15WesternJ. P. McGowanHelen Holmes(considered lost)
Universal Film Manufacturing Co.The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring15CircusFrancis Ford and Jacques JaccardGrace Cunard, Francis Ford(considered lost)
Liberty20WesternHenry MacRaeMarie WalcampFirst purely Western Serial ever made (considered lost)[16]
Vitagraph Company of AmericaThe Purple Mask16MysteryFrancis Ford and Grace CunardGrace Cunard, Francis Ford
The Secret Kingdom15FantasyCharles BrabinCharles Richman, Dorothy Kelly, Arline Pretty, Joseph Kilgour
1917
Astra Film Corporation/PathéThe Fatal Ring20CrimeGeorge B. SeitzPearl White(A complete print may exist in the UCLA Film and Television Archive film archive)[17]
The Hidden Hand15MysteryJames VincentDoris Kenyon(considered lost)
The Mystery of the Double Cross15MysteryLouis J. Gasnier and William ParkeMollie King, Léon Bary(Available on DVD)
The Seven Pearls15AdventureLouis J. Gasnier and Donald MacKenzieMollie King, Creighton Hale, Léon Bary(only fragments exist in the Library of Congress)
Balboa Amusement Producing CompanyThe Neglected Wife15DramaWilliam BertramRuth Roland(A complete print exists)[18]
Wharton Studio/International Film Service Inc.Patria15WarJacques Jaccard, Leopold Wharton and Theodore WhartonIrene CastleBased on the novel The Last of the Fighting Channings by Louis Joseph Vance; only episodes 1-4 and 10 exist.[19]
Signal Film CorporationThe Lost Express15RailroadJ. P. McGowanHelen Holmes
The Railroad Raiders15RailroadJ. P. McGowanHelen Holmes
Monmouth Film CorporationJimmie Dale Alias the Grey Seal16MysteryHarry McRae WebsterE.K. Lincoln, Doris Mitchell, Edna Hunter, Paul Panzer
Paramount PicturesWho Is Number One?15MysteryWilliam BertramKathleen Clifford(considered lost)
Universal Film Manufacturing Co.The Mystery Ship18MaritimeHenry MacRaeBen F. Wilson, Neva Gerber(considered lost)
The Red Ace16WarJacques JaccardMarie Walcamp(Only 11 of the 15 chapters exist in the Library of Congress)[20]
The Gray Ghost16MysteryStuart PatonHarry Carter, Priscilla Dean, Emory Johnson, Eddie Polo(considered lost)
Voice on the Wire15MysteryStuart PatonBen F. Wilson, Neva Gerber, Joseph W. Girard(considered lost)
Vitagraph Company of AmericaThe Fighting Trail15WesternWilliam DuncanWilliam Duncan, Carol Holloway(considered lost)[21]
Vengeance and the Woman15William Duncan and Laurence TrimbleWilliam Duncan, Carol Holloway
1918
Astra Film Corporation/PathéHands Up!15WesternLouis J. Gasnier and James W. HorneRuth Roland(considered lost)
The House of Hate20MysteryGeorge B. SeitzPearl White, Antonio Moreno(A restored version is available on DVD)
Western Photoplays Inc.Wolves of Kultur15WarJoseph A. GoldenLeah Baird, Sheldon Lewis, Charles Hutchison(Only 7 of the 15 chapters still exist)[22]
Jaxon Film CorporationA Daughter of Uncle Sam12WarJames C. Morton
Wharton StudioThe Eagle's Eye20WarGeorge Lessey, Wellington A. Playter, Leopold Wharton and Theodore WhartonKing Baggot, Marguerite Snow(considered lost)
Rolfe PhotoplaysThe Master Mystery15Mystery, Science fictionHarry Grossman and Burton L. KingHarry Houdini(Incomplete, reconstructed version available on DVD)[23]
Burston Films Inc.The Silent Mystery15MysteryFrancis FordFrancis Ford, Mae Gaston, Rosemary Theby(considered lost)
Universal Film Manufacturing Co.The Brass Bullet18MaritimeBen F. WilsonJuanita Hansen, Jack Mulhall(considered lost)
Bull's Eye18WesternJames W. HorneEddie Polo(considered lost)
The Lion's Claws18AdventureHarry Harvey and Jacques JaccardMarie WalcampFeatured 18 episodes (considered lost)
Lure of the Circus18CircusJ. P. McGowanEddie Polo(Only an edited feature version exists)[24]
The Red Glove18WesternJ. P. McGowanMarie Walcamp(considered lost)
Vitagraph Company of AmericaA Fight for Millions15WesternWilliam DuncanWilliam Duncan, Edith Johnson, Joe Ryan
The Iron Test15CircusRobert N. Bradbury and Paul HurstAntonio Moreno, Carol Holloway
A Woman in the Web15Paul Hurst and David SmithHedda Nova(considered lost)
Société des Etablissements L. GaumontTih Minh12MysteryLouis FeuilladeRené Cresté, Mary HaraldFrench (A complete print exists)[25]
1919
Astra Film Corporation/PathéThe Adventures of Ruth15CrimeGeorge MarshallRuth Roland(considered lost)
Bound and Gagged10ComedyGeorge B. SeitzGeorge B. Seitz, Marguerite CourtotFour episodes survive in the Library of Congress[26]
The Lightning Raider15CrimeGeorge B. SeitzPearl White, Boris KarloffSurvives in an incomplete state preserved at the Library of Congress[27]
Terror of the Range7WesternStuart PatonGeorge Larkin, Betty Compson(considered lost)
The Tiger's Trail15MysteryRobert Ellis, Louis J. Gasnier and Paul HurstRuth Roland
George B. Seitz ProductionsThe Black Secret15SpyGeorge B. SeitzPearl White
Western Photoplays Inc.The Great Gamble15CrimeJoseph A. GoldenCharles Hutchison, Anna Luther
Oliver Films Inc.The Carter Case15MysteryWilliam F. Haddock and Donald MacKenzieHerbert Rawlinson, Marguerite MarshA Craig Kennedy mystery
Great Western Film Producing CompanyElmo the Mighty18NorthernHenry MacRaeElmo Lincoln, Grace Cunard
SLK Serial CorporationThe Fatal Fortune15MaritimeDonald MacKenzie and Frank WunderleeHelen Holmes
National Film Corporation of AmericaLightning Bryce15Western, HorrorPaul HurstAnn Little, Jack Hoxie
Wisteria ProductionsThe Lurking Peril15HorrorGeorge MorganGeorge Larkin, Anna Luther
Burston Films Inc.The Mystery of 1315MysteryFrancis FordFrancis Ford, Rosemary Theby
American Lifeograph CompanyThe Perils of Thunder Mountain15NorthernRobert N. Bradbury and W.J. BurmanAntonio Moreno, Carol Holloway
Decla Bioscop AGThe Spiders2Fantasy
Adventure
Fritz LangCarl de Vogt, Lil DagoverGerman
4 feature-length episodes were planned, but only 2 were completed
Serico Producing Company Inc.A Woman in Grey15MysteryJames VincentArline Pretty, Henry G. Sell
Universal Film Manufacturing Co.The Great Radium Mystery18MysteryRobert Broadwell and Robert F. HillEileen Sedgwick, Cleo Madison, Bob Reeves
The Lion Man18MysteryAlbert Russell and Jack WellsKathleen O'Connor, Jack Perrin, J. Barney Sherry, Gertrude Astor
The Midnight Man18James W. HorneJames J. Corbett
Shamrock Photoplay CorporationThe Masked Rider15WesternAubrey M. KennedyHarry Myers, Ruth Stonehouse, Paul Panzer, Boris Karloff
Hallmark Pictures CorporationThe Trail of the Octopus15MysteryDuke WorneBen F. Wilson, Neva Gerber
Vitagraph Company of AmericaMan of Might15MaritimeWilliam Duncan and Clifford SmithWilliam Duncan
Smashing Barriers15WesternWilliam DuncanWilliam Duncan
Société des Etablissements L. GaumontBarrabas12Louis FeuilladeFrench

1920s[edit]

Production CompanyTitleChaptersGenreDirectorCastNotes
1920
Allgood Pictures CorporationThe Whirlwind15Joseph A. GoldenCharles Hutchison
Arrow Film CorporationThe Fatal Sign14MysteryStuart PatonClaire Anderson, Harry Carter
Berwilla Film CorporationThunderbolt Jack10WesternFrancis Ford and Murdock MacQuarrieJack Hoxie, Marin Sais
Burston Films Inc.The Hawk's Trail15CrimeW. S. Van DykeKing Baggot, Grace Darmond, Rhea Mitchell
Canyon Pictures CorporationVanishing Trails15WesternLeon De La MotheFranklyn Farnum, Mary Anderson
Fox Film CorporationFantômas20CrimeEdward Sedgwick
Bride 1315MaritimeRichard Stanton
Frohman Amusement CorporationThe Invisible Ray15Science fictionHarry A. PollardRuth Clifford, Jack Sherrill
George B. Seitz ProductionsVelvet Fingers15George B. SeitzGeorge B. Seitz, Marguerite Courtot
Great Western Film Producing CorporationElmo the Fearless18J. P. McGowanElmo Lincoln
Grossman PicturesThe $1,000,000 Reward15Harry Grossman and George LesseyLillian Walker
Hallmark Pictures CorporationThe Evil Eye15J. Gordon Cooper and Wally VanBenny Leonard
The Screaming Shadow15Ben F. Wilson and Duke WorneBen F. Wilson, Neva Gerber
Holmes Producing CorporationThe Tiger Band15Gilbert P. HamiltonHelen Holmes
National Film Corporation of AmericaThe Son of Tarzan15Jungle
Fantasy
Arthur J. Flaven and Harry RevierKamuela C. SearleBased on the Tarzan character created by novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs
Pathé & Astra Film CorporationDaredevil Jack15W. S. Van DykeJack Dempsey
The Phantom Foe15MysteryBertram MillhauserJuanita Hansen, Warner Oland
Pirate Gold10MaritimeGeorge B. SeitzGeorge B. Seitz, Marguerite Courtot
The Third Eye15James W. HorneWarner Oland, Eileen Percy
Trailed by Three15WesternPerry N. VekroffStuart Holmes, Frankie Mann
Pathé & Ruth Roland SerialsRuth of the Rockies15WesternGeorge MarshallRuth Roland
Select Pictures CorporationThe Branded Four15Duke WorneBen F. Wilson, Neva Gerber
Supreme Pictures CorporationThe Mystery Mind15Will S. Davis and Fred SittenhamJ. Robert Pauline
Torquay & Paignton Photoplay ProductionsThe Great London MysteryCharles RaymondDavid DevantBritish
Universal StudiosThe Flaming DiscRobert F. HillElmo Lincoln, Louise Lorraine
The Moon Riders18WesternB. Reeves Eason and Theodore WhartonArt Acord, Mildred Moore
King of the Circus18J. P. McGowanEddie Polo
The Vanishing Dagger18Edward A. Kull, J. P. McGowan and Eddie PoloEddie Polo
The Dragon's Net12Henry MacRaeMarie Walcamp, Harland Tucker
Vitagraph Company of AmericaHidden Dangers15William BertramJoe Ryan, Jean Paige
The Invisible Hand15WesternWilliam BowmanAntonio Moreno
The Silent Avenger15William DuncanWilliam Duncan, Edith Johnson
The Veiled Mystery15WesternWilliam Bowman, Webster Cullison, Francis J. Grandon and Antonio MorenoAntonio Moreno
Warner Bros.The Lost City15JungleE.A. MartinJuanita Hansen
1921
Arrow Film CorporationThe Blue Fox15NorthernDuke WorneAnn Little
Burston Films Inc.The Great Reward15Francis FordFrancis Ford
Films DiamantLes Trois MousquetairesHenri Diamant-BergerAimé Simon-Girard, Henri RollanFrench
Ermolieff FilmsLa pocharde12Henri ÉtiévantFrench
Société des Etablissements L. GaumontLes Deux Gamines12Louis FeuilladeSandra MilovanoffFrench
ParisetteLouis FeuilladeSandra Milovanoff, Georges BiscotFrench
George B. Seitz ProductionsHurricane Hutch15George B. SeitzCharles Hutchison, Warner Oland
The Sky Ranger15George B. SeitzJune Caprice, George B. Seitz
KosmikThe Hope Diamond Mystery15Stuart PatonGrace Darmond, Boris Karloff
PathéThe Avenging Arrow15William Bowman and W. S. Van DykeRuth Roland
Double Adventure15W. S. Van DykeCharles Hutchison
Phocea FilmL'EssorCharles BurguetSuzanne Grandais, Maurice EscandeFrench
Photoplay Serial CompanyMysterious Pearl15Ben F. WilsonNeva Gerber, Ben F. Wilson
UFAPeter Voss, Thief of Millions6Georg JacobyHarry LiedtkeGerman
Alternative title: The Man Without a Name
Universal StudiosThe Diamond Queen18Edward A. KullEileen Sedgwick
Do or Die18J. P. McGowanEddie Polo
The Secret Four15Albert Russell and Perry N. VekroffEddie Polo
Terror Trail18WesternEdward A. KullEileen Sedgwick
The White Horseman18WesternAlbert RussellArt Acord
Winners of the West13WesternEdward LaemmleArt Acord
Vitagraph Company of AmericaBreaking Through15Robert Ensminger
Fighting Fate15William DuncanWilliam Duncan, Edith Johnson
The Purple Riders15WesternWilliam BertramJoe Ryan
Warner Bros.Miracles of the Jungle15Jungle/AdventureJames Conway and E.A. MartinLost film
Weiss Brothers Artclass Pictures CorporationThe Adventures of Tarzan15Jungle
Fantasy
Robert F. Hill and Scott SidneyElmo Lincoln, Louise LorraineBased on the Tarzan character created by novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs
1922
Arrow Film CorporationNan of the North15NorthernDuke WorneAnn Little
George B. Seitz ProductionsGo Get 'Em Hutch15George B. SeitzCharles Hutchison
Speed15George B. SeitzCharles Hutchison, Lucy Fox
Hal Roach Studios Inc. & Ruth Roland SerialsThe Timber Queen15Fred JackmanRuth Roland
White Eagle15WesternFred Jackman and W. S. Van DykeRuth Roland
Société des CinéromansRouletabille chez les bohémiens10Henri FescourtGabriel de GravoneFrench
Star Serial CorporationCaptain Kidd15PirateBurton L. King and J. P. McGowanEddie Polo
Universal StudiosThe Adventures of Robinson Crusoe18MaritimeRobert F. HillHarry Myers, Gertrude Olmstead, Noble JohnsonLost film
In the Days of Buffalo Bill18WesternEdward LaemmleArt Acord
Perils of the Yukon15NorthernJay Marchant, J. P. McGowan and Perry N. VekroffWilliam Desmond
The Radio King10Robert F. HillRoy Stewart
With Stanley in Africa18JungleWilliam James Craft and Edward A. KullGeorge Walsh, Louise Lorraine
Warner Bros.A Dangerous Adventure15JungleJack L. Warner and Sam WarnerGrace DarmondLost film
William N. Selig ProductionsThe Jungle Goddess15JungleJames ConwayElinor Field, Truman Van Dyke
1923
Arrow Film CorporationThe Fighting Skipper15MaritimeFrancis FordJack Perrin, Peggy O'Day
The Santa Fe Trail15WesternAshton Dearholt and Robert DillonNeva Gerber, Jack Perrin
Ermolieff FilmsThe House of Mystery10Alexandre VolkoffIvan Mosjoukine, Charles VanelFrench
George B. Seitz ProductionsPlunder15George B. SeitzPearl White
Hal Roach Studios Inc.Her Dangerous Path10Roy ClementsEdna Murphy
Haunted Valley15George MarshallRuth Roland
Ruth Roland SerialsRuth of the Range15Ernest C. Ward, Frank Leon Smith and W. S. Van DykeRuth Roland
Universal StudiosAround the World in Eighteen Days12Robert F. Hill and B. Reeves EasonWilliam Desmond
Beasts of Paradise15William James CraftWilliam Desmond, Eileen Sedgwick
The Eagle's Talons15Duke WorneFred Thomson, Ann Little
The Ghost City15WesternJay MarchantPete Morrison, Margaret Morris, Al Wilson
In the Days of Daniel Boone15WesternWilliam James CraftJack Mower, Eileen Sedgwick
The Oregon Trail18WesternEdward LaemmleArt Acord, Louise Lorraine
The Phantom Fortune12Robert F. HillWilliam Desmond
The Social Buccaneer10Robert F. HillJack Mulhall
The Steel Trail15William DuncanWilliam Duncan, Edith Johnson
1924
Arrow Film CorporationRiders of the Plains15WesternJacques JaccardJack Perrin
PathéThe Fortieth Door10AdventureGeorge B. SeitzAllene Ray
Galloping Hoofs10WesternGeorge B. SeitzAllene Ray
Into the Net10George B. SeitzEdna Murphy, Jack Mulhall
Leatherstocking10WesternGeorge B. SeitzEdna Murphy, Harold MillerBased on The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper
Ten Scars Make a Man10William ParkeAllene Ray
The Way of a Man10WesternGeorge B. SeitzAllene Ray, Harold MillerScreenplay by Emerson Hough
Rayart Pictures CorporationBattling Brewster15Dell HendersonFranklyn Farnum, Helen Holmes
Universal StudiosThe Fast Express15William DuncanWilliam Duncan, Edith Johnson
The Fighting Ranger18WesternJay MarchantJack Dougherty, Al Wilson, Eileen Sedgwick
The Iron Man15Jay MarchantLuciano Albertini, Margaret Morris, Joe Bonomo, Jack Dougherty
The Riddle Rider15WesternWilliam James CraftWilliam Desmond, Eileen Sedgwick
Wolves of the North10NorthernWilliam DuncanWilliam Duncan, Edith Johnson
1925
Adventure PicturesPerils of the Wild15MaritimeFrancis FordJoe Bonomo, Margaret QuimbyBased on The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
J. Charles Davis ProductionsThe Mystery Box10Alan JamesBen F. Wilson, Neva Gerber
The Power God15Science fictionFrancis Ford and Ben F. WilsonBen F. Wilson, Neva Gerber
PathéThe Green Archer10MysterySpencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter MillerBased on a novel by Edgar Wallace
The House Without a Key10MysterySpencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter MillerBased on The House Without a Key by Earl Derr Biggers
Idaho10WesternRobert F. Hill
Sunken Silver10Spencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter Miller
Wild West10WesternRobert F. HillHelen Ferguson, Jack Mulhall
Play Ball10Spencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter Miller
Rayart Pictures CorporationThe Flame Fighter10Robert DillonHerbert Rawlinson
Secret Service Sanders15Duke WorneAshton Dearholt, Ann Little
Société des CinéromansSurcouf8MaritimeLuitz-MoratJean AngeloFrench
Universal StudiosAce of Spades15WesternHenry MacRaeWilliam Desmond
The Great Circus Mystery15Jay MarchantJoe Bonomo, Louise Lorraine
Wild West ProductionsDays of '4915WesternJacques Jaccard and Ben F. WilsonNeva Gerber, Edmund Cobb
1926
Goodwill PicturesOfficer 44410Francis Ford and Ben F. WilsonBen F. Wilson, Neva Gerber
The Radio Detective10William James Craft and William A. CrinleyJack Dougherty, Margaret Quimby
Holmes Producing CorporationLightning Hutch10Charles HutchisonCharles Hutchison
The Mystery Pilot10
PathéThe Bar-C Mystery10WesternRobert F. HillDorothy Phillips, Wallace MacDonald
Casey of the Coast Guard10MaritimeWilliam NighGeorge O'Hara, Helen Ferguson
The Fighting Marine10Spencer Gordon BennetGene Tunney
Snowed In10Spencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter Miller
Rayart Pictures CorporationThe Phantom Police10Robert DillonHerbert Rawlinson
Scotty of the Scouts10Boy scoutsDuke WorneBen Alexander
Trooper 7710Duke WorneHerbert Rawlinson
Sierra PicturesVanishing Millions15Alan James
Universal StudiosThe Scarlet Streak10Henry MacRaeJack Dougherty, Lola Todd
Fighting With Buffalo Bill10WesternRay TaylorWallace MacDonald
Strings of Steel10Henry MacRaeWilliam Desmond, Eileen Sedgwick
The Winking Idol10WesternFrancis FordWilliam Desmond, Eileen Sedgwick
The Silent Flyer10NorthernWilliam James CraftSilver Streak the dog, Louise LorraineLed to the founding of Mascot Pictures and often listed as Mascot's first serial. Produced by Nat Levine and released by Universal.
1927
Hercules Film ProductionsKing of the Jungle10JungleWebster CullisonElmo Lincoln, Sally Long
Mascot PicturesHeroes of the Wild10WesternHarry S. WebbJack HoxieFirst Mascot serial
Isle of Sunken Gold10MaritimeHarry S. WebbAnita Stewart
The Golden Stallion10WesternHarry S. WebbLefty Flynn, Joe Bonomo
New-Cal Film CorporationThe Scarlet Brand10Neal Hart
PathéThe Crimson Flash10Arch Heath
Hawk of the Hills10WesternSpencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter Miller
The Masked Menace10Arch HeathLarry Kent, Jean Arthur
Melting Millions10Spencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter Miller
On Guard10Arch Heath
Rayart Pictures CorporationFighting For Fame10Duke WorneBen Alexander
Société des CinéromansBelphégorHenri DesfontainesFrench
Universal StudiosBlake of Scotland Yard12CrimeRobert F. HillHayden Stevenson
The Fire Fighters10Jacques JaccardJack Dougherty, Helen Ferguson
The Return of the Riddle Rider10Robert F. HillWilliam Desmond
The Trail of the Tiger10Henry MacRaeJack Dougherty
Whispering Smith Rides10WesternRay TaylorWallace MacDonald
Weiss Brothers Artclass Pictures CorporationPerils of the Jungle10JungleRay Taylor and Jack NelsonEugenia Gilbert, Frank Merrill, Bobby Nelson
William I. Pizor ProductionsThe Mansion of Mystery10MysteryRobert J. Horner
1928
GoodartPirates of the Pines10MaritimeJ.C. CookGeorge O'Hara
Mascot PicturesThe Vanishing West10WesternRichard ThorpeEileen Sedgwick, Jack Perrin, Jack Dougherty
Vultures of the Sea10MaritimeRichard ThorpeBoris Karloff
PathéEagle of the Night10AviationJames F. Fulton
The Man Without a Face10Spencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter Miller
Mark of the Frog10Arch HeathWritten by Edgar Wallace (considered lost)
The Terrible People10Spencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter MillerBased on The Terrible People by Edgar Wallace
The Tiger's Shadow10Spencer Gordon BennetGladys McConnell, Hugh Allan
The Yellow Cameo10Spencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Cyclone the Dog
Robert J. HornerThe Mystery Rider10WesternRobert J. HornerWilliam Desmond
Syndicate PicturesThe Chinatown Mystery10J. P. McGowanJoe Bonomo, Ruth Hiatt, Francis Ford
Universal StudiosA Final Reckoning12WesternRay TaylorNewton House, Louise Lorraine
Haunted Island10FantasyRobert F. HillJack Dougherty
The Scarlet Arrow10NorthernRay TaylorFrancis X. Bushman Jr.
Tarzan the Mighty15Jungle
Fantasy
Ray Taylor and Jack NelsonFrank Merrill, Natalie KingstonBased on the novel Jungle Tales of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The Vanishing Rider12WesternRay TaylorWilliam Desmond, Ethlyne Clair, Boris Karloff
Weiss Brothers Artclass Pictures CorporationThe Mysterious Airman10AviationHarry RevierWalter Miller, Eugenia Gilbert
1929
Mascot PicturesThe Fatal Warning10MysteryRichard ThorpeHelene Costello, Ralph Graves, Boris Karloff(considered lost)[28]
The King of the Kongo10JungleRichard ThorpeJacqueline Logan, Walter Miller, Boris KarloffFirst serial with partial sound; a complete picture exists, but some of the sound has been lost.[29]
PathéThe Black Book10Spencer Gordon BennetAllene Ray, Walter MillerPrint exists in the Library of Congress film archive [episodes 1, 3, 5-10, 35mm positive].
The Fire Detective10Spencer Gordon BennetGladys McConnell, Hugh Allan(considered lost)
Queen of the Northwoods10NorthernSpencer Gordon BennetWalter Miller, Ethlyne ClairIncomplete print believed to exist
Universal StudiosThe Diamond Master10Jack NelsonHayden Stevenson, Louise Lorraine(considered lost)
The Pirate of Panama12MaritimeRay TaylorNatalie Kingston(considered lost)
The Ace of Scotland Yard10MysteryRay TaylorMonte MontagueFirst Partial Sound Universal serial; released in both silent and sound versions; considered lost
Tarzan the Tiger15Jungle
Fantasy
Henry MacRaeFrank Merrill, Natalie KingstonBased on the novel 'Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar' by Edgar Rice Burroughs; two versions were released: one silent, the other with music & sound fx added; available on DVD
Weiss Brothers Artclass Pictures CorporationPolice Reporter10Jack NelsonWalter Miller, Eugenia Gilbert

1930s[edit]

Production CompanyTitleChaptersGenreDirectorCastNotes
1930
Ben Wilson ProductionsThe Voice from the Sky10Science fictionBen F. WilsonWally Wales, Neva GerberFirst serial with full sound; print exists[30]
Mascot PicturesThe Lone Defender12WesternRichard ThorpeRin Tin Tin
Les Films OssoMéphisto4MysteryHenri Debain and Georges Vinter (fr)Jean GabinFrench
Talking Picture Epics Inc.Across the World with Mr & Mrs Martin JohnsonDocumentaryJames Leo MeehanMartin and Osa Johnson
Hunting Tigers in IndiaDocumentaryJames Leo MeehanGeorge Miller Dyott
Universal StudiosThe Jade Box10Fantasy
Mystery
Ray TaylorJack Perrin, Louise Lorraine, Francis FordPartial sound; an incomplete print exists in Universal's vault
The Lightning Express10WesternHenry MacRaeLouise Lorraine, Lane ChandlerBased on the 'Whispering Smith' character created by novelist Frank H. Spearman (considered lost)
Terry of the Times10Henry MacRaeReed Howes, Lotus Thompson, Sheldon LewisUniversal's last partial sound serial (considered lost)
The Indians are Coming12WesternHenry MacRaeTim McCoy, Allene RayFirst all-talking serial; based on a novel by 'Buffalo Bill' Cody
1931
Mascot PicturesThe Phantom of the West10WesternD. Ross LedermanTom Tyler
King of the Wild12JungleB. Reeves Eason and Richard ThorpeWalter Miller, Nora Lane, Boris Karloff
The Vanishing Legion12WesternFord Beebe and B. Reeves EasonHarry Carey, Edwina Booth, Frankie Darro, Rex the Wonder Horse
The Galloping Ghost12SportsReaves EasonHarold 'Red' Grange
The Lightning Warrior12WesternBenjamin H. Kline and Armand SchaeferFrankie Darro, Rin Tin Tin's last role,
Metropolitan PicturesThe Sign of the Wolf10WesternForrest Sheldon and Harry S. WebbRex Lease
Syndicate PicturesThe Mystery Trooper10WesternStuart Paton and Harry S. WebbRobert Frazer, Buzz Barton
Universal StudiosFinger Prints10Ray TaylorKenneth Harlan(considered lost)
Heroes of the Flames12Robert F. HillTim McCoy(Print was rediscovered and preserved by Universal)
Danger Island12JungleRay TaylorKenneth Harlan, Lucile Browne, Walter Miller, Andy Devine(considered lost)
Battling with Buffalo Bill12WesternRay TaylorTom Tyler, Lucile BrowneBased on a novel by 'Buffalo Bill' Cody
The Spell of the Circus12Robert F. HillFrancis X. Bushman Jr., Alberta Vaughn(considered lost)
1932
Mascot PicturesThe Shadow of the Eagle12CrimeFord Beebe and B. Reeves EasonJohn Wayne's first serialAlso exists in a feature film version
The Last of the Mohicans12WesternFord Beebe and B. Reeves EasonHarry CareyBased on the novel by James Fenimore Cooper
The Hurricane Express12RailroadJ. P. McGowan and Armand SchaeferJohn Wayne
The Devil Horse12WesternOtto BrowerHarry Carey, Noah Beery, Frankie Darro
RKO Radio Pictures (produced by Van Beuren Productions)The Last Frontier12WesternSpencer Gordon BennetLon Chaney, Jr. (as Creighton Chaney)Based on a novel by Courtney Ryley Cooper
Universal StudiosDetective Lloyd12CrimeRay Taylor and Henry MacRaeJack LloydUS/British co-production with British cast, released in Europe as Lloyd of the C.I.D. (now considered a lost film)
The Airmail Mystery12AviationRay TaylorJames Flavin, Lucile Browne, Al Wilson, Walter Brennan(considered lost)
Heroes of the West12WesternRay TaylorNoah Beery Jr., Onslow Stevens, Diane Duval
Jungle Mystery12JungleRay TaylorTom Tyler, Noah Beery Jr., Cecilia Parker, William Desmond(print exists in Universal's vault)
The Lost Special12RailroadHenry MacRaeFrank Albertson, Cecilia ParkerBased on The Lost Special by Arthur Conan Doyle
1933
Mascot PicturesThe Whispering Shadow12MysteryColbert Clark and Albert HermanBela Lugosi
The Three Musketeers12Foreign LegionColbert Clark and Armand SchaeferJohn Wayne, Jack Mulhall, Ruth Hall, Lon Chaney Jr. (as Creighton Chaney)
Fighting with Kit Carson12WesternColbert Clark and Armand SchaeferJohnny Mack Brown, Noah Beery
The Wolf Dog12WesternColbert Clark and Harry L. FraserRin Tin Tin Jr., Frankie Darro
The Mystery Squadron12AviationColbert Clark and David HowardBob Steele, J. Carrol Naish
Principal PicturesTarzan the Fearless12Jungle
Fantasy
Robert F. HillBuster Crabbe(Only an edited feature version exists)
Universal StudiosClancy of the Mounted12NorthernRay TaylorTom Tyler, Jacqueline Wells( the British Film Institute (BFI) holds a 35mm print of all 12 chapters in completion)
The Phantom of the Air12AviationRay TaylorTom Tyler
Gordon of Ghost City12WesternRay TaylorBuck Jones
The Perils of Pauline12Damsel in distressRay TaylorEvalyn Knapp
1934
Mascot PicturesThe Lost Jungle12JungleDavid Howard and Armand SchaeferClyde Beatty
Burn 'Em Up Barnes12Sports (auto racing)Colbert Clark and Armand SchaeferFrankie Darro, Jack Mulhall, Lola Lane
The Law of the Wild12B. Reeves Eason and Armand SchaeferRin Tin Tin Jr., Rex the Wonder Horse
Mystery Mountain12WesternOtto Brower and B. Reeves EasonKen Maynard, Gene Autry
Principal PicturesThe Return of Chandu12FantasyRay TaylorBela Lugosi
Romance Productions IncorporatedYoung Eagles12Boy scouts, jungleEdward Laurier, Vin MooreBobby Cox, Jim Vance
Universal StudiosPirate Treasure12MaritimeRay TaylorRichard Talmadge
The Vanishing Shadow12Science fictionLew LandersOnslow Stevens
The Red Rider15WesternLew LandersBuck Jones
Tailspin Tommy12AviationLew LandersMaurice Murphy, Noah Beery Jr., Grant Withers
1935
Burroughs-Tarzan EnterprisesThe New Adventures of Tarzan12Jungle
Fantasy
Edward A. KullHerman BrixBased on the Tarzan character created by novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs
Mascot PicturesThe Phantom Empire12Western, FantasyOtto Brower and B. Reeves EasonGene Autry, Frankie Darro
The Miracle Rider15WesternOtto Brower and B. Reeves EasonTom Mix, Charles Middleton
The Adventures of Rex and Rinty12B. Reeves Eason and Ford BeebeRin Tin Tin Jr., Rex the Wonder Horse
The Fighting Marines12B. Reeves Eason and Joseph KaneGrant Withers, Adrian MorrisLast Mascot serial – merged into Republic Pictures
Screen AttractionsQueen of the Jungle12JungleRobert F. HillMary Kornman, Reed Howes
Super Serial Productions Inc.The Lost City12FantasyHarry RevierWilliam Boyd, Kane Richmond, Gabby Hayes
Universal StudiosRustlers of Red Dog12WesternLew LandersJohnny Mack Brown
The Call of the Savage12Jungle
Fantasy
Lew LandersNoah Beery, Jr.Based on a story 'Jan of the Jungle' by Otis Adelbert Kline
The Roaring West15WesternRay TaylorBuck Jones
Tailspin Tommy in the Great Air Mystery12AviationRay TaylorClark Williams, Jean Rogers, Noah Beery Jr.
1936
Beginning of the Golden Age of Serials[31]
Republic PicturesDarkest Africa15JungleB. Reeves Eason and Joseph KaneClyde Beatty, Ray CorriganFirst Republic serial
Undersea Kingdom12FantasyB. Reeves Eason and Joseph KaneRay Corrigan, Lon Chaney Jr.
The Vigilantes Are Coming12WesternRay Taylor and Mack V. WrightRobert Livingston, Ray Corrigan
Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island14MaritimeRay Taylor and Mack V. WrightRay Mala, Rex the Wonder Horse
Stage & Screen Productions (Weiss Bros.)Custer's Last Stand15WesternElmer CliftonRex Lease
Stage & Screen Productions (Weiss Bros.)The Clutching Hand15MysteryAlbert HermanJack Mulhall, Mae BuschA Craig Kennedy mystery
Stage & Screen Productions (Weiss Bros.)The Black Coin15MysteryAlbert HermanDave O'Brien
Universal StudiosThe Adventures of Frank Merriwell12SportsFord Beebe and Clifford SmithDonald Briggs, Jean RogersBased on the Frank Merriwell novels
Flash Gordon13Science fictionFrederick StephaniBuster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Charles MiddletonBased on the comic strip by Alex Raymond
The Phantom Rider15WesternRay TaylorBuck Jones
Ace Drummond15AviationFord Beebe and Clifford SmithJohn King, Jean Rogers, Noah Beery Jr., Lon Chaney Jr.Based on a comic strip by Eddie Rickenbacker
Victory Pictures (Sam Katzman)Shadow of Chinatown15Mystery, Yellow perilRobert F. HillBela Lugosi, Herman Brix
1937
Columbia PicturesJungle Menace15JungleHarry L. Fraser and George MelfordFrank Buck
Charlotte Henry[32]
First Columbia serial (produced by Weiss Bros.)
The Mysterious Pilot15AviationSpencer Gordon BennetFrank HawksProduced by Weiss Bros.
Republic PicturesDick Tracy15CrimeAlan JamesRalph ByrdBased on the famous comic strip by Chester Gould
The Painted Stallion12WesternAlan JamesRay Corrigan, Hoot Gibson
S.O.S. Coast Guard12Maritime, Science fictionAlan JamesRalph Byrd, Bela Lugosi
Zorro Rides Again12WesternWilliam WitneyJohn Carroll, Noah BeeryBased on the Zorro character created by novelist Johnston McCulley
Universal StudiosJungle Jim12JungleFord Beebe and Clifford SmithGrant Withers, Henry Brandon
Secret Agent X-912CrimeFord Beebe and Clifford SmithScott Kolk, Jean Rogers, Henry Brandon, Lon Chaney Jr.
Wild West Days13WesternFord Beebe and Clifford SmithJohnny Mack Brown, Chief Thundercloud
Radio Patrol12CrimeFord Beebe and Clifford SmithGrant Withers, Robert Armstrong
Tim Tyler's Luck12JungleFord Beebe and Wyndham GittensFrankie Thomas
Victory Pictures (Sam Katzman)Blake of Scotland Yard15CrimeRobert F. HillRalph ByrdLast independent American serial
1938
Columbia PicturesThe Secret of Treasure Island15JungleElmer CliftonDon Terry, Gwen Gaze, Walter MillerLast serial produced by Weiss Bros.
The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok15WesternMack V. Wright and Sam NelsonGordon Elliott, Frankie Darro
The Spider's Web15SuperheroRay Taylor and James W. HorneWarren Hull, Kenne Duncan
Republic PicturesThe Lone Ranger15WesternWilliam Witney and John EnglishLee Powell, Chief Thundercloud
The Fighting Devil Dogs12Science fictionWilliam Witney and John EnglishLee Powell, Herman Brix
Dick Tracy Returns15CrimeWilliam Witney and John EnglishRalph Byrd, Charles Middleton
Hawk of the Wilderness12JungleWilliam Witney and John EnglishHerman Brix, Ray Mala
Universal StudiosFlash Gordon's Trip to Mars15Science fictionFrederick StephaniBuster CrabbeBased on the comic strip by Alex Raymond
Flaming Frontiers15WesternAlan James and Ray TaylorJohnny Mack Brown
Red Barry13CrimeAlan JamesBuster Crabbe
1939
Columbia PicturesFlying G-Men15AviationRay Taylor and James W. HorneRobert Paige, Richard Fiske, James Craig, Lorna Gray
Mandrake the Magician12FantasySam Nelson and Norman DemingWarren Hull, Al Kikume
Overland with Kit Carson15WesternSam Nelson and Norman DemingBill Elliott, Kenne Duncan
Republic PicturesThe Lone Ranger Rides Again15WesternWilliam Witney and John EnglishRobert Livingston, Chief Thundercloud, Glenn Strange
Daredevils of the Red Circle12AdventureWilliam Witney and John EnglishCharles Quigley, Herman Brix, Charles Middleton
Dick Tracy's G-Men15CrimeWilliam Witney and John EnglishRalph Byrd, Phylis Isley (Jennifer Jones)
Zorro's Fighting Legion12WesternWilliam Witney and John EnglishReed HadleyBased on the Zorro character created by novelist Johnston McCulley
Universal StudiosScouts to the Rescue12Boy scoutsAlan James and Ray TaylorJackie Cooper
Buck Rogers12Science fictionFord Beebe and Saul A. GoodkindBuster Crabbe, Henry BrandonBased on the comic strip by Philip Francis Nowlan
The Oregon Trail15WesternFord Beebe and Saul A. GoodkindJohnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight
The Phantom Creeps12Science fictionFord Beebe and Saul A. GoodkindBela Lugosi, Edward Van Sloan

1940s[edit]

Production CompanyTitleChaptersfGenreDirectorCastNotes
1940
Columbia PicturesThe Shadow15CrimeJames W. HorneVictor JoryBased on the radio show and pulp magazine series
Terry and the Pirates15JungleJames W. HorneWilliam Tracy, Granville Owen
Deadwood Dick15WesternJames W. HorneDon Douglas
The Green Archer15MysteryJames W. HorneVictor JoryBased on a novel by Edgar Wallace[33]
Republic PicturesDrums of Fu Manchu15Yellow Peril
Mystery
William Witney and John EnglishHenry BrandonBased on the character created by Sax Rohmer[34]
Adventures of Red Ryder12WesternWilliam Witney and John EnglishDon 'Red' BarryBased on the western comic strip by Fred Harmon[35]
King of the Royal Mounted12NorthernWilliam Witney and John EnglishAllan LaneBased on the comic strip written by Zane Grey[36]
Mysterious Doctor Satan15SuperheroWilliam Witney and John EnglishEduardo CiannelliOriginally written as the screenplay for a never-produced Republic 'Superman' serial[37]
Universal StudiosThe Green Hornet13Crime/SuperheroRay Taylor and Ford BeebeGordon Jones, Keye LukeBased on The Green Hornet radio series by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe12Science fictionRay Taylor and Ford BeebeBuster CrabbeBased on the comic strip by Alex Raymond
Winners of the West13WesternRay Taylor and Ford BeebeDick Foran, Anne Nagel
Junior G-Men12CrimeJohn Rawlins and Ford BeebeDead End Kids
1941
Columbia PicturesWhite Eagle15WesternJames W. HorneBuck JonesBased on a 1932 Buck Jones western film
The Spider Returns15CrimeJames W. HorneWarren Hull
The Iron Claw15MysteryJames W. HorneCharles Quigley
Holt of the Secret Service15CrimeJames W. HorneJack Holt, Evelyn Brent
Republic PicturesAdventures of Captain Marvel12SuperheroWilliam Witney and John EnglishTom TylerFirst Superhero film
Jungle Girl15JungleWilliam Witney and John EnglishFrances Gifford
King of the Texas Rangers12WesternWilliam Witney and John EnglishSlingin' Sammy Baugh
Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.15CrimeWilliam Witney and John EnglishRalph ByrdAlso known as Dick Tracy vs. Phantom Empire
Universal StudiosThe Green Hornet Strikes Again!15Crime/SuperheroJohn Rawlins and Ford BeebeWarren Hull, Keye Luke
Sky Raiders12AviationRay Taylor and Ford BeebeDonald Woods, Billy Halop, Robert Armstrong
Riders of Death Valley15WesternRay Taylor and Ford BeebeBuck Jones, Dick Foran, Leo Carrillo, Lon Chaney Jr., Glenn Strange
Sea Raiders12MaritimeRay Taylor and Ford BeebeThe Dead End Kids
1942
Columbia PicturesCaptain Midnight15AdventureJames W. HorneDave O'Brien
Perils of the Royal Mounted15WesternJames W. HorneRobert Kellard
The Secret Code15SpySpencer Gordon BennetPaul Kelly
The Valley of Vanishing Men15WesternSpencer Gordon BennetBill Elliott
Republic PicturesSpy Smasher12William WitneyKane Richmond
Perils of Nyoka15Jungle
Fantasy
William WitneyKay Aldridge, Clayton Moore(aka Nyoka and the Tiger Men)
King of the Mounties12NorthernWilliam WitneyAllan Lane
Universal StudiosDon Winslow of the Navy12MaritimeRay Taylor and Ford BeebeDon Terry
Gang Busters13CrimeRay Taylor and Noel M. SmithKent Taylor. Irene Hervey
Junior G-Men of the Air12AviationRay Taylor, Lewis D. CollinsThe Dead End Kids, Turhan Bey, Lionel Atwill, Frankie Darro
Overland Mail15WesternJohn Rawlins and Ford BeebeLon Chaney Jr.
1943
Columbia PicturesBatman15SuperheroLambert HillyerLewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish
The Phantom15Jungle SuperheroB. Reeves EasonTom Tyler
Republic PicturesG-Men vs The Black Dragon15SpySpencer Gordon BennetRod Cameron
Daredevils of the West12WesternJohn EnglishAllan Lane
Secret Service in Darkest Africa15SpySpencer Gordon BennetRod Cameron
The Masked Marvel12SuperheroSpencer Gordon BennetTom Steele, David Bacon
Universal StudiosThe Adventures of Smilin' Jack13War AviationRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsTom Brown and Keye Luke
Don Winslow of the Coast Guard13WarRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsDon Terry
Adventures of the Flying Cadets13AviationRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsJohnny Downs, Billy Benedict, Robert Armstrong, Billy Halop
1944
Columbia PicturesThe Desert Hawk15AdventureB. Reeves EasonGilbert Roland, Charles Middleton
Black Arrow15WesternB. Reeves Eason and Lew LandersRobert Scott, Charles Middleton
Republic PicturesCaptain America15SuperheroElmer Clifton and John EnglishDick Purcell, Lionel Atwill
The Tiger Woman12JungleSpencer Gordon BennetLinda Stirling, Allan Lane
Haunted Harbor15Fantasy
Maritime
Spencer Gordon BennetKane Richmond(aka Pirates' Harbor)
Zorro's Black Whip12WesternSpencer Gordon BennetLinda StirlingBased on the Zorro character created by novelist Johnston McCulley
Universal StudiosThe Great Alaskan Mystery13MysteryRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsMilburn Stone
Raiders of Ghost City13WesternRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsDennis Moore, Lionel Atwill
Mystery of the River Boat13WesternRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsRobert Lowery, Mantan Moreland, Lyle Talbot
1945
End of the Golden Age of Serials[31]
Columbia PicturesBrenda Starr, Reporter13CrimeWallace FoxJoan Woodbury, Kane Richmond
The Monster and the Ape15Science fictionHoward BrethertonRobert Lowery
Jungle Raiders15JungleLesley SelanderKane Richmond
Who's Guilty?15MysteryHoward Bretherton and Wallace GrissellRobert Kent, Amelita Ward, Charles Middleton
Republic PicturesManhunt of Mystery Island15Jungle science fictionSpencer Gordon BennetLinda Stirling
Federal Operator 9912CrimeSpencer Gordon BennetMarten Lamont
The Purple Monster Strikes15Science fictionSpencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. BrannonLinda Stirling
Universal StudiosJungle Queen13JungleRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsRuth Roman
The Master Key13CrimeRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsMilburn Stone, Lash Larue
Secret Agent X-913SpyRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsLloyd Bridges, Keye Luke
The Royal Mounted Rides Again13NorthernRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsBill Kennedy, Peter Cookson, Milburn Stone, Robert Armstrong
1946
Columbia PicturesHop Harrigan15AviationDerwin AbrahamsWilliam Bakewell
Chick Carter, Detective15CrimeDerwin AbrahamsLyle Talbot
Son of the Guardsman15MedievalDerwin AbrahamsBob Shaw
Republic PicturesThe Phantom Rider12WesternSpencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. BrannonRobert Kent, Peggy Stewart
King of the Forest Rangers12NorthernSpencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. BrannonLarry Thompson, Helen Talbot
Daughter of Don Q12CrimeSpencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. BrannonLorna Gray, Kirk Alyn
The Crimson Ghost12Science fictionWilliam Witney and Fred C. BrannonCharles Quigley, Linda Stirling
Universal StudiosThe Scarlet Horseman13WesternRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsPaul Guilfoyle
Lost City of the Jungle13JungleRay Taylor and Lewis D. CollinsRussell Hayden, Jane Adams, Lionel Atwill, Keye Luke
The Mysterious Mr. M13Science fictionLewis D. Collins and Vernon KeaysRichard Martin, Pamela Blake, Dennis MooreLast Universal serial
1947
Columbia PicturesJack Armstrong15Science fictionWallace FoxJohn Hart, Rosemary LaPlanche, Pierre Watkin, Charles Middleton
The Vigilante15WesternWallace FoxRalph ByrdBased on the DC Comics character The Vigilante
The Sea Hound15MaritimeWalter B. Eason and Mack V. WrightBuster Crabbe
Brick Bradford15Science fictionSpencer Gordon BennetKane Richmond
Republic PicturesSon of Zorro13WesternSpencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. BrannonGeorge TurnerBased on the Zorro character created by novelist Johnston McCulley
Jesse James Rides Again13WesternFred C. BrannonClayton Moore. Linda Stirling
The Black Widow13Science fiction,
Fantasy
Spencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. BrannonBruce Edwards
1948
Columbia PicturesTex Granger15WesternDerwin AbrahamsRobert Kellard, Peggy Stewart
Superman15SuperheroSpencer Gordon BennetKirk Alyn, Noel Neill
Congo Bill15JungleSpencer Gordon BennetDon McGuire
Republic PicturesG-Men Never Forget12CrimeFred C. BrannonClayton Moore
Dangers of the Canadian Mounted12NorthernFred C. Brannon
Adventures of Frank and Jesse James13WesternFred C. BrannonClayton Moore
1949
Columbia PicturesBruce Gentry15Aviation, Science fictionSpencer Gordon BennetTom Neal
Batman and Robin15SuperheroSpencer Gordon BennetRobert Lowery
Adventures of Sir Galahad15FantasySpencer Gordon BennetGeorge Reeves
Republic PicturesFederal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc12CrimeFred C. BrannonKirk Alyn
Ghost of Zorro12WesternFred C. BrannonClayton MooreBased on the Zorro character created by novelist Johnston McCulley
King of the Rocket Men12Science fictionFred C. BrannonTristram Coffin, Mae Clarke
The James Brothers of Missouri12WesternFred C. BrannonNoel Neill
Radar Patrol vs Spy King12SpyFred C. BrannonKirk Alyn

1950s[edit]

Movie Serials For Sale

Production CompanyTitleChaptersGenreDirectorCastNotes
1950
Columbia PicturesCody of the Pony Express15WesternSpencer Gordon BennetJock Mahoney, Dickie MooreBased loosely on the true life character of Buffalo Bill Cody
Atom Man vs. Superman15SuperheroSpencer Gordon BennetKirk Alyn, Noel NeillBased on the Superman comic book character created by DC Comics
Pirates of the High Seas15MaritimeSpencer Gordon BennetBuster Crabbe
Great Britain InstructionalThe Mystery of the Snakeskin Belt[38][circular reference]Frank CadmanBritish; Last independent serial
Republic PicturesThe Invisible Monster12Science fictionFred C. BrannonRichard Webb
Desperadoes of the West12WesternFred C. BrannonRichard Powers (Tom Keene)
Flying Disc Man from Mars12Science fictionFred C. BrannonWalter Reed
1951
Columbia PicturesRoar of the Iron Horse15WesternSpencer Gordon BennetJock Mahoney
Mysterious Island15Science fiction,
Fantasy
Spencer Gordon BennetRichard CraneBased on The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne
Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere15Science fictionSpencer Gordon BennetJudd HoldrenOnly serial adapted from a television program
Republic PicturesDon Daredevil Rides Again12WesternFred C. BrannonKen CurtisIncludes footage from Zorro's Black Whip
Government Agents vs. Phantom Legion12SpyFred C. BrannonWalter Reed
1952
Columbia PicturesKing of the Congo15Jungle
Fantasy
Spencer Gordon BennetBuster CrabbeBased on the Thun'da comic strip by Frank Frazetta
Blackhawk15AviationSpencer Gordon BennetKirk Alyn
Son of Geronimo15WesternSpencer Gordon BennetClayton Moore
Republic PicturesRadar Men from the Moon12Science fictionFred C. BrannonGeorge D. Wallace
Zombies of the Stratosphere12Science fictionFred C. BrannonJudd Holdren, Leonard Nimoy
1953
Columbia PicturesThe Lost Planet15Science fictionSpencer Gordon BennetJudd Holdren
The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd15MaritimeDerwin Abrahams and Charles S. GouldRichard Crane
Republic PicturesJungle Drums of Africa12JungleFred C. BrannonPhyllis Coates, Clayton Moore
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe12Science fictionFranklin Adreon and Fred C. BrannonJudd Holdren and Richard CraneFilmed as a 12-episode television series but released first in theaters as a serial
Canadian Mounties vs. Atomic Invaders12Franklin AdreonBill Henry
1954
Columbia PicturesGunfighters of the Northwest15NorthernSpencer Gordon BennetClayton Moore
Riding with Buffalo Bill15WesternSpencer Gordon BennetMarshall ReedIncludes footage from Deadwood Dick
Republic PicturesTrader Tom of the China Seas12MaritimeFranklin AdreonPhyllis Coates, Harry Lauter
Man with the Steel Whip12WesternFranklin AdreonRichard SimmonsIncludes footage from Zorro's Black Whip
1955
Columbia PicturesThe Adventures of Captain Africa15JungleSpencer Gordon BennetJohn HartIntended as a sequel to The Phantom; includes footage from The Phantom, Jungle Menace, and The Desert Hawk
Republic PicturesPanther Girl of the Kongo12JungleFranklin AdreonPhyllis CoatesIncludes footage from Perils of Nyoka
King of the Carnival12CrimeFranklin AdreonHarry LauterLast Republic serial. Includes footage from Daredevils of the Red Circle
1956
Columbia PicturesPerils of the Wilderness15NorthernSpencer Gordon BennetDennis MooreIncludes footage from Perils of the Royal Mounted
Columbia PicturesBlazing the Overland Trail15WesternSpencer Gordon BennetDennis Moore, Lee RobertsLast Columbia serial; last major-studio serial. Includes footage from White Eagle.
1957
ShintohoSuper Giant9SuperheroTeruo IshiiKen Utsui, Shōji NakayamaJapanese tokusatsu film serial.

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