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Serials
This category is for links to specific movie serials and sites with general information on the Serial genre or film style.
Serials were short adventure films that continued over several chapters or episodes in order to entice the audience back to the theater the next week. The serials came to be known as "cliffhangers" because the hero or heroine would face inescapable peril at the end of each episode only to be miraculously rescued at the beginning of the next one. This genre of film style started in the silent movie era, with the classic serials produced in the 1930s and 40s and ending in the 1950s.
Serials were short adventure films that continued over several chapters or episodes in order to entice the audience back to the theater the next week. The serials came to be known as "cliffhangers" because the hero or heroine would face inescapable peril at the end of each episode only to be miraculously rescued at the beginning of the next one. This genre of film style started in the silent movie era, with the classic serials produced in the 1930s and 40s and ending in the 1950s.
Sites in Serials
Silent and Sound Cliffhanger Serials
General genre informations and comprehensive listings of serials categorized by year, studio and alphabetically.
My Childhood Hero
A look at the Republic Pictures character Commando Cody, from "The King of the Rocketmen" to "Sky Marshall of the Universe".
Cliffhanger Corner
Detailed synopsis of each chapter of The Masked Marvel, with numerous of photos.
Cliffhangers
In its purest form, the serial belongs to another era. Extensive article with photos and animated GIFs.
Cliff Hangers
Tribute to some of favorite cliffhangers and serial actors.
The Serial Squadron
Fan club of cliffhangers, with message boards devoted to specific serials.
Todd Gault's Serial Experience
Introduces a new generation of hobbyists to serial collecting. Photo gallery, reviews and biographies.
Greatest Serial Films
Looks at the genre from "The Perils of Pauline" up through the 1950s. |
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