Batman and robin the complete 1949 serial the video for this is sourced from the 2005 sony dvd. The plot dealt with the batman and robin facing off against the wizard, a hooded villain. Batman and robin 1949 is a 15chapter serial released in 1949 by columbia pictures. Batman and robin, later called the new adventures of batman and robin and new adventures of batman and robin, the boy wonder was a 15chapter serial from 1949 by columbia pictures. Johnny duncan, who starred as robin in the 1949 serial film, batman and robin, and spartacus has died. Remember, folks, this was made about 70 years before batman begins. Jul 29, 2017 the 1949 serial batman and robin replaced both the batman and robin actors, this time played by robert lowery and johnny duncan.
Jun 20, 2012 i mention this because at the heart of the 1949 serial, batman and robin, is a mystery about the identity of the main villain, the wizard. The new adventures of batman and robin released may 26, 1949 with robert lowery, john duncan, jane adams, lyle talbot, ralph graves, house peters. Like the first one, it was made as cheap as possible. Used batman and robin the complete 1949 serial collection for sale in middletown batman and robin the complete 1949 serial collection posted by casey cool in middletown. The original negative seems to have been sourced, as the fullframe, black and white image is very sharp with deep blacks. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. The 1949 serial batman and robin replaced both the batman and robin actors, this time played by robert lowery and johnny duncan. Sep 20, 2017 batman and robin sometimes called the new adventures of batman and robin or new adventures of batman and robin, the boy wonder is a 15chapter serial released in 1949 by columbia pictures. Batman changes into his business suit while robin does not change clothing and remains in the cave to examine evidence. Alfred phones to say that vickie has arrived at the residence to see bruce wayne. Batman and robin sometimes called the new adventures of batman and robin or new adventures of batman and robin, the boy wonder is a 15chapter serial released in 1949. The serial 1949 starring robert lowery and john duncan on dvd and bluray. Batman and robin is a 15chapter serial released in 1949 by columbia pictures. Then again, this serial series is by no means a masterpiece.
The serial was commercially successful and in 1949, four years after world war ii, spawned another columbia chapter serial, batman and robin. Lowery makes a better batman than wilson in the batman serial new adventures of batman and robin movie poster. He first appeared in 2 serials batman 1943 and batman and robin 1949. Batman and robin 1949 wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Batman and robin the 1949 serial is only available for rent or buy. The entire first batman serial was rereleased theatrically in 1965 as an evening with batman and robin, and proved very popular. Batman and robin sometimes called the new adventures of batman and robin is a 15chapter serial released in 1949 by columbia pictures. The 49 batman serial, while closer to the tv version, than the high budgeted movie spectacular, for me, is somewhere in between. Batman and robin 1949 complete 15 episodes tv serial 2 dvds. Directed by spencer gordon bennet starring robert lowery, johnny duncan, jane adams the caped crusaders versus the blackhooded mastermind, the wizard.
Batman and robin sometimes called the new adventures of batman and robin or new adventures of batman and robin, the boy wonder is a 15chapter serial released in 1949 by columbia pictures. Lets end the bright era of batman with a bang before we dive into darkness. This, along with the other batman movie serial set the tone for the later to come batman movies and tv serials, although there have been dramatic changes through the years. The complete 1949 movie serial collection looks very good. Mar 09, 2014 batman and robin 15 chapters 1949 directed by spencer gordon bennet columbia pictures. Batman and robin was the second liveaction batman movie to hit the big screen the first, simply titled batman, was also a 15episode columbia serial. Beware the gray ghost 1992 tv episode batman uses his own flame thrower from his. New adventures of batman and robin, the boy wonder, also known as simply batman and robin, is a 15chapter serial released in 1949 by columbia pictures. Robert lowery gives us a tall but slightly pudgy batman, though with a suitably deep voice, who sports a baggy suit with a very nice handsewn bat motif. Johnny duncan and robert lowery in batman and robin 1949 william fawcett in. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Join superheroes batman robert lowery and robin johnny duncan as they help commissioner gordon lyle talbot, glen or glenda, plan 9 from outer space battle the wizard.
Batman and robin is a 15chapter serial released in 1949 that features the first appearance of the caped crusader and his trusty ward robin. Ive seen the copy put out by rifftrax and it seems to be from the mill creek release, which includes quite a bit of compression artifacts from compressing the 15 episodes all on to one disc. More what happened to batman and robin 1949 ken 20150801. Batman and robin follows the epic battle between the caped crusader and. Used batman and robin the complete 1949 serial collection for. Batman and robin the complete 1949 movie serial collection. Early in the serial, batman robert lowery and robin johnny duncan trail the. Despite some scathingly sarcastic comments, i like this serial much the way i like ed wood movies. It was developed by probe entertainment and published by acclaim entertainment in conjunction with warner bros.
Batman returned to live action for his second and final serial run in 1949. Continuation of western comics available for downloads 95% batman and robin 1949 is a 15chapter serial released in 1949 by columbia pictures. It is a sequel to the 1943 serial the batman, although with different actors, and honestly there are no plot elements linking one to the other. Batman and robin wasnt the first serial based on the caped crusader, not even close, but it is nice to see the material issued. Batman and robin the complete 1949 movie serial import. Robert lowery, johnny duncan, jane adams, lyle talbot, ralph graves, don. The complete 1949 movie serial collection looks really nice, and shows how much better vintage serials look when their authorized and not a budget public domain release. Throughout the course of this 15part serial, we are given a handful of suspects and scenes that allow us to believe that it could be any one of these men. Buy batman and robin, season 1 microsoft store enca. Kaufen sie batman and robin the complete 1949 movie serial gunstig ein. Used batman and robin the complete 1949 serial collection. Batman and robin videos watch batman and robin videos, featuring batman and robin interviews, clips and more at.
I mention this because at the heart of the 1949 serial, batman and robin, is a mystery about the identity of the main villain, the wizard. Both games are based on the 1997 film of the same name. Batman and robin 1949 batman, robin movie, robin movie. Especially since the more recent attempts at batman have been terrible, so this offers an alternate route for fans. Republics serials, by contrast, are generally dupeylooking on dvd, often with very poor contrast. This 1949 batman and robin serial is a great example of that. In 1949, six years after the original batman movie serial was released. Batman and robin 1949 15 videos updated 11 months ago.
In this adventure the dynamic duo take on the wizard and his gang of evildoers who have stolen a device which enables them to control any automobile within a 50 mile radius. It is a sequel to the 1943 serial batman, although with different actors. A second version of the batmanrobin superhero saga, this sequel was a 15part weekly serial from columbia pictures and directed. Batman 1943 and batman and robin 1949 15 chapter movie. The serial collection 1949 starring robert lowery and john duncan on dvd and bluray. In chapter 1, batman takes over, batman and robin are in the bat cave still dressed in their caped outfits while examining evidence. I love this serial so much i really enjoy lowery and duncan i really wish they would have. Though it lacked any significant budget, most elements of the batman universe were retained. Get notified if it comes to one of your streaming services, like netflix, on. Batman and robin, the complete 1949 movie serial collection. Johnny duncan and robert lowery in batman and robin 1949 william. Jan 31, 2011 batmans first bigscreen appearance came in a 1943 serial by columbia pictures, who produced another in 1949. Batman and robin the 1949 serial where to watch every.
Extras on batman and robin 1949 serial collection anonymous 1943 serial wont ever be released jace accessing hidden trailers neil censorship is alive and well in the 21st century anonymous reply posted. Batman and robin 1949 columbia serial when it was cool. Decided to have some fun and go through this one chapter by chapter. The complete 1949 movie serial collection at a low price. Its a sign of just how chintzy the 1949 serial batman and robin is that bruce wayne and batman both use the same 1949 mercury convertible, and that no one else can put two and two together and get four especially considering he and robin park the merc in bruces driveway, get out and run to the batcave.
They serve essentially as two stand alone movie serials and it is not. Following up on the popular 1943 film serial the batman, this 15part serial is about a nefarious masked figure called the wizard, who swipes a diamondpowered remote control device that renders all of gotham citys machines immobile. Robert lowery played batman, while johnny duncan played robin. Yes, its batman and robin circa 1949, in 15 original cinema serial episodes of nonstop action, mayhem and madcap madness.
Heres the caped crusader and robin saving the world in their fancy dress costumes once again. Not nearly as campy as the 1960s tv series, batman and robin are gothams heroic crime fighting duo, dressed in tights and capes, and leading their double life. Were excited to present batman takes over, the first installment in one of the earliest screen depictions of batman ever made, the 1949 serial batman and robin. Hammils remote control device, which enables the user to take over any motor vehicle within 50 miles, is stolen by the wizard, blackhooded mastermind, and his gang. Though not as good as the 1943 version i was enjoying watching this serial. The fictional superhero batman, created by bob kane and bill finger has appeared in liveaction films. Batman and robin 1949 is just an abysmal experience, with a bad lead actor wearing a floppyeared batsuit.
Nov 10, 2016 chapter 3 of batman and robin serial from 1949 i took off the intro so it can go straight into the episode. Apparently culled from the original negative, the fullframe, black and white transfer is sharp, welldetailed and has deep blacks. In the days before television when movie theaters provided the only audiovisual. Though the wizard, a villain original to this serial, is admittedly cool looking, its not enough to stem the boredom in this fourhour slog. A game with the same title was developed and published by tiger electronics. Jun 14, 2002 decided to have some fun and go through this one chapter by chapter. A film starring adam west titled batman 1966 was released 4 films directed by tim burton and joel schumacher. Roger ebert references it while showing clips of the 1943 batman serial.