Dick Tracy
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Dick Tracy
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| Episodes: | 15 |
| Year: | 1937 |
| Country: | United States |
| Seasons: | 1 |
| Seasons Breakdown: | (1) 15 |
| Category: | Crime |
| Colour: | No |
| Format: | Cinema Serial |
| Company: | Republic |
| Creator: | Morgan B. Cox, George Morgan, Barry Shipman, Winston Miller and Chester Gould (comic strip) |
| Run Time (mins): | 290 (all episodes) |
| Language: | English |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
| Broadcaster: | |
Summary
Stanley, known as “the Lame One,” commands a formidable Spider Armada and employs an array of advanced devices, including a sound disintegrator and a striking futuristic aircraft, the flying wing. Despite these resources, his schemes are ultimately thwarted by Byrd. A particularly inventive dramatic element is introduced through Piccori’s hunchbacked scientist, who transforms Tracy’s brother into a zombie‑like servant of Stanley, adding a macabre twist to the serial’s unfolding conflict.
Cast
Dick Tracy RALPH BYRD, Gwen Andrews KAY HUGHES, Mike McGurk SMILEY BURNETTE, Junior LEE VAN ATTA, Dr. Moloch JOHN PICCORI, Gordon Tracy CARLETON YOUNG, EDWIN STANLEY.
See Also: Dick Tracy Versus Crimes Inc. and Dick Tracy's G-Men
Sources: Dick Tracy (serial) - Wikipedia