How and why he became the masked marauder has never been revealed. Chapter one, the masked crusader o maravilhoso mascarado seriado. The masked marvel 1943, chapter serial from republic pictures. The masked marvel 1943, chapter serial from republic. The following is a list of films released posthumously involving cast or crew members who either died during production or before the film s release. The masked marvel 1943 is a 12chapter film serial created by republic pictures, who produced many of the best known of the serials. Bacon, who appeared in the republic serial the masked marvel. The serial was adapted from the popular captain marvel comic book character then appearing in. David bacon played a crimefighting superhero on screen, but the villain who murdered the actor in broad daylight has remained a hollywood mystery for more than 75 years. In case you just tuned in, we are looking at the unsolved september 1943 killing of actor david g. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Watch the masked marvel full movie in hd visit movies. A mysterious detective called the masked marvel battles japanese.
A good deal of this serial is concerned with sakima trying to. The tiger woman 1944 is a 12chapter republic film serial starring allan lane and linda. A team of twofisted insurance investigators one of whom disguises himself as the masked marvel endeavor to discover and thwart the loathsome saboteur sakima. The masked marvel is a reverse of the old mystery villain theme. Sakima and the masked marvel 1943 during world war ii, a masked crimefighter hunts down secret agents and saboteurs in this edited version of the masked marvel serial. In terms of cost per chapter, this was republics third most expensive serial, behind radar men from the moon and the tiger woman. For sheer action, thrills and enjoyment, the masked marvel is one of the bestpaced serials from the republic studio. The masked marvel chapter 1 permanent record video.
The masked marvel classic cliffhanger movie serial dvd. Masked marvel was sired by montjeu out of the german mare waldmark. A mysterious detective called the masked marvel battles japanese saboteurs intent. The masked marvel 1943 full movie download full hd youtube. It also has the distinction of being the most expensive serial that republic ever made. Lots of great action, and miniature effects created by the. This is one of the most action packed serials ever produced.
I have spent far more time than i intended on the masked marvel murder and not just because its an intriguing, unsolved homicide. A secret diary kept in code, coded annotations in his address book and most of all a secret hideaway about a mile from his home. The masked marvel chapter serial from republic pictures old movie posters, movie poster art. Before he died, i asked him who had done it but he couldnt say. He also played the roll for which he is best known, the masked marvel. Just two weeks after the production of the serial had been completed, bacon was murdered and died moments after exiting his car. Bacon appeared in republics masked marvel serial, so ill call it the masked marvel murder. The masked marvel, like director spencer bennets other solo effort at republic secret service in darkest africa, features a nonstop parade of spectacularly destructive fights and explosions, all of them staged and executed with consummate skill. Apr 9, 2014 the masked marvel 1943, chapter serial from republic pictures stay safe and healthy. This is a multiregion region 0all dvd, and should play on most dvd players in the world. The masked marvel 1943 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Directed by spencer gordon bennet produced by william j.
Frank farnum was the manager of the manhattan building in which the law offices of nelson and murdock reside. During the filming, four of the five actors who were to play the masked marvel had been injured during filming a fighting scene. The masked marvel 1943 william forrest 12 chapter serial from. Watch to find out in this exciting race of dirt bikes, bravery, and speed. He is closely related to the 2011 deutsches derby winner waldpark. The masked marvel 1943 brings the hard hitting action and johnny arthur as a sleazy japanese spy master orchestrating some ruthless plans on american soil. This would definitely get me interested in going back to the movie theaters to see movies again, rather. Bacon joked that he will probably get hurt going home in the car. But we all know a masked hero will make his evil plans difficult for 12episodes. The masked marvel was a 12 chapter serial from republic, who produced the best known of the serials.
A team of twofisted insurance investigators one of whom disguises himself as the masked marvel. The masked marvel 1943 the masked marvel 1943 user. The title was changed to sakima and the masked marvel. Despite the poor acting of the four leading men who are the marvel suspects, the actionpacked fights and rousing cliffhangers, plus the marvellous stunt work by tom steele and his team compensates. The masked marvels official release date is 6 november 1943, although this is actually the date the sixth chapter was made available to film exchanges.
In case you just tuned in, were looking at the unsolved september 1943 killing of movie actor david g. Meanwhile, on the american homefront, the worlds most dangerous saboteurmura sakima of japan johnny arthuris determined to cripple united states munitions factories. Provided to youtube by cdbaby masked marvel vince guaraldi north beach. An almost complete list of both the psychotronic video guide and the encyclopedia. The masked marvel passed 3h 17min action, adventure, drama 6 november 1943 usa a mysterious detective called the masked marvel battles japanese saboteurs intent on blowing up america. The traitor, an officer and a spy, pain and glory lead european film awards race 09 november 2019. The masked marvel 1943 is a 12chapter film serial created by republic pictures, who. Quality and attention to detail in every mask at a price you can afford. This site allows a free download of b movies, which include westerns, crime, science. While the serial comes up short in other departmentsparticularly acting and plottingits. In part 1, witnesses described bacon driving erratically on washington boulevard. The masked marvel 1943 12 chapter republic movie serial.
Items found in the victims wallet identified him as movie actor david. The masked marauder received an entry in the allnew official handbook of the marvel universe a to z. Its a 16mm format, and i am selling the entire 12 episodes on ebay. Captain america is a 1944 republic blackandwhite serial film loosely based on the timely comics today known as marvel comics character captain america. In many of the ursuperhero movie serials of the 1930s and 40s, specifically. The masked marvel was one of twentysix republic serials reedited into features for television release in 1966. There are several lessons for the serious researcher and historian, particularly the insight. Bacon, who appeared in republics masked marvel serial. Bacon was born in barnstable, massachusetts, and his family was one of the prominent, politically active boston brahmin families. In it the marvel, a hero dressed in a business suit and a face mask fights the japanese saboteur sakima. The masked marvel 1943 directed by spencer gordon bennet.
The masked marvel 1943 louise currie and anthony warde in the masked marvel 1943. It was the last republic serial made about a superhero. In early september of 1943, bacon finished his role as the masked marvel in a 15 chapter movie serial at republic studios. It was republics thirtyfirst serial, of the sixtysix they produced. In case you just tuned in, we are looking at the unsolved sept, 12, 1943, killing of actor david g. The masked marvel 1943 is a 12chapter film serial created by republic pictures. In 1943 david acted in the movies crash dive and gals incorporated. With william forrest, louise currie, johnny arthur, rod bacon. With louise currie, johnny arthur and anthony warde.
Psychotronic ultimate guide joel 10,012 films 89 6 edit. Daring masked crusader safeguards america against wartime enemies. The masked marvel bears a fair amount of resemblance to the earlier republic serial daredevils of the red circle from 1939 in several ways. The masked marvel 1943 fantastic movie musings and.
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