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Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
To protect a magic talisman from being used for evil, a boy is given the power to become an adult superhero with a single magic word. Writers:Ronald Davidson (original screenplay), Norman S. Hall (original screenplay), and 5 more credits » |
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Tom Tyler | ... | |
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Frank Coghlan Jr. | ... | |
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William 'Billy' Benedict | ... |
Whitey Murphy
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Louise Currie | ... | |
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Robert Strange | ... |
John Malcolm
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Harry Worth | ... |
Prof. Luther Bentley
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Bryant Washburn | ... |
Harry Carlyle [Ch. 1-3]
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John Davidson | ... | |
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George Pembroke | ... |
Dr. Stephen Lang [Ch. 1-9]
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George Lynn | ... |
Prof. Dwight Fisher [Ch. 1-6]
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Reed Hadley | ... |
Rahman Bar [Ch. 1,11-12]
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Jack Mulhall | ... |
Howell [Ch. 1]
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Kenne Duncan | ... |
Barnett (chief henchman) [Ch. 2-10]
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Nigel De Brulier | ... | |
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John Bagni | ... |
Henchman Cowan [Ch. 2-10]
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Storyline
On a scientific expedition to Siam young Billy Batson is given the ability to change himself into the super-powered Captain Marvel by the wizard Shazam, who tells him his powers will last only as long as the Golden Scorpion idol is threatened. Finding the idol, the scientists realize it could be the most powerful weapon in the world and remove the lenses that energize it, distributing them among themselves so that no one would be able to use the idol by himself. Back in the US, Billy Batson, as Captain Marvel, wages a battle against an evil, hooded figure, the Scorpion, who hopes to accumulate all five lenses, thereby gaining control of the super-powerful weapon. Written by Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>
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THE MOST POWERFUL MAN IN CARTOONLAND BECOMES THE STRONGEST MAN ON THE SCREEN! All others pale in the light of this human fortress who finds no barrier too great in his amazing fight for justice.Parents Guide:
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
(12 episodes)Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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[sound of a huge gong omninously echoes down the valley]
Billy Batson: What's that, Mr. Howell?
Howell [Ch. 1]: I don't know, Billy - let's find out. What do you make of that cymbal, Malcolm?
John Malcolm: I don't know, Howell. Does it mean anything to you, Tal Chotali?
Tal Chotali: The men of the hills are gathering. The cymbal says that the white men are to be driven from the Valley of Tombs.
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Superman was originally considered for this project, however, when National Periodical Publications (now known as DC Comics) turned Republic down, the producers made the offer to Fawcett Comics for their top character and was accepted. See more »Goofs
Continuity: In chapter 11, "Valley of Death" one of the tribesmen uses a signal mirror to communicate with another. He flicks it up and down, but the reflection hits the other in a side-to-side motion. See more »Quotes
[first lines][sound of a huge gong omninously echoes down the valley]
Billy Batson: What's that, Mr. Howell?
Howell [Ch. 1]: I don't know, Billy - let's find out. What do you make of that cymbal, Malcolm?
John Malcolm: I don't know, Howell. Does it mean anything to you, Tal Chotali?
Tal Chotali: The men of the hills are gathering. The cymbal says that the white men are to be driven from the Valley of Tombs.
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