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| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Ray Taylor, Ford Beebe |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 03 March, 1940 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Vci Home Video |
| MPAA RATING: | NR (Not Rated) |
| FEATURES: | Black & White |
| TYPE: | Serials |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 2 |
| UPC: | 089859824029 |
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Customer Reviews of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
This is the best of the Flash Gordon serials "Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe" was the third and best of the serials starring Buster Grabbe. This 12-part serial finds Alex Raymond's science-fiction hero battling Ming the Merciless (Charles Middleton). Flash has to save the earth from a mysterious plague known as the Purple Death. When Dr. Zarkov (Frank Shannon) finds one a spaceship from planet Mongo seeding the atmosphere it is clear that Ming the Merciless is back to his old tricks. Flash is aided by old friend Prince Barin of Arboria (Roland Drew) as they head to Frigia, where our heroes will find polarite, the antidote to the plague, and some really interesting locking rock people. Of course, Ming is going to go out of his way to stop Flash and his friends. My only real complaints are that the costumes look like leftovers from "Robin Hood" and that Carol Hughes replaced Jean Rogers as Dale Arden. Oh, well, life is full of disappointments. This DVD not only includes an interview with Crabbe, but footage of him winning the 1932 Olympic Gold Medal in the 400 meter swim event and three of his later TV commercials. Ideally you want to watch the three Flash Gordon serials in order, but if you start with this one you will certainly be able to follow the fun without any problems.
Flash Gordon (1940) Classic Hollywood Serial comes to DVD!
The 1930's & 40's Hollywood produced many action packed, cliff hanger Serials for the Movie crowds. Universal Studios was one of the top Chapter serial movie producers. These multi-chapter adventures provided weekly enterainment with 18 min startling installments!! The Flash Gordon series (3 Serials starring "The King of Serials", Buster Crabbe the 1932 Olympic gold medalist Swimmer)was the most popular series with; "Flash Gordon" (1936), "Flash Gordon Trip to Mars" (1938) & "Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe" (1940) - considered to be the best of the series.
VCI Home video has provided us an OUTSTANDING remastered 2 DVD set with the 12 chapter "Falsh Gordon Conquers the Universe" Serial. Plus an abundance of extra features to include; 1932 Olympic gold medal film of Buster Crabbe, background interviews & TV commercials with Buster Crabbe, Flash Gordon photo gallery, & old movie trailers. Over 240 minutes of entertainment!!!
Summary: The entire earth is threatened with the "Purple Death". The evil-nemisis of Flash Gordon (Buster Crabbe), "Ming-the-Merciless" (brilliantly played villian, Charles Middleton-an encore performance) from the planet of Mongo! Flash & his trusted friend, scientist genius Dr. Zarkov (Frank Shannon) & fellow space traveler Dale Arden (Carol Hughes - who replaced Jean Rogers does a good job!). Their job is to go to Mongo, rid the earth & Universe from the "Purple Death" & "Ming the Merciless"! 12 Chapters of spine tingling adventure, with titles Chapter 4 "The Destroying Ray" & Chapter 10 The Death Mist" fills our curiousities. Will Flash, Zarkov & Arden defeat the Merciless Ming? The audiences of the 30's & 40's couldn't wait.
Experience this wonderful 2 DVD package & escape to the magic of Hollywood before TV & space travel. These were the visions of the writers & the imagination of Hollywood special effects!! Enjoy.
Nice for the Price
This DVD is nice for the price. The description says Region 1, but its region 0. The video and audio are about the same as others on the market, but the menus are well designed (very retro!) All 12 chapters are on one dual layered disc and the layer change doesn't interfere with the movie. There are no extras, but hey for the price, what do you expect?