Republic

  • The Last Command

    The Last Command

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    This 1955 Republic Film production was originally theatrically released by British Lion, but like so many films Derek picked up for 8mm/16mm, was probably purchased for re-release by a lesser distribution company and offered to Derek on one of many visits to Wardour Street. It was retelling of the story of the Alamo and featured…

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  • Adventures of Captain Marvel

    Adventures of Captain Marvel

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    This 12 chapter Republic serial was the first depiction of a comic book superhero on film and is possibly the best serial to hit the silver screen. The 12 chapters are 1. Curse of the Scorpion; 2. The Guillotine; 3. Time Bomb; 4. Death Takes the Wheel; 5. The Scorpion Strikes; 6. Lens of Death;…

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