A young couple journeys to Mystery Island to rescue the girl's father, who is being held prisoner by the evil Captain Mephisto, a pirate from 200 years ago who uses his Transformation ...
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A young couple journeys to Mystery Island to rescue the girl's father, who is being held prisoner by the evil Captain Mephisto, a pirate from 200 years ago who uses his Transformation Machine to travel forward in time and disguise himself as one of the four owners of Mystery Island. Written by Anonymous
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Sinister Secrets LURKING IN THE SHADOWS OF THE JUNGLE...THREATENING THE LIVES OF FEARLESS MEN WHO DARE CHALLENGE THE UNKNOWN!Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
17 March 1945 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Captain Mephisto and the Transformation Machine See more »Filming Locations:
George Lewis Mansion - Benedict Canyon Drive, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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Runtime:
(15 episodes)Sound Mix:
MonoColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Chapter Titles:- 1. Secret Weapon
- 2. Satan's Web
- 3. The Murder Machine
- 4. The Lethal Chamber
- 5. Mephisto's Mantrap
- 6. Ocean Tomb
- 7. The Death Drop
- 8. Bombs Away
- 9. The Fatal Flood
- 10.The Sable Shroud
- 11.Satan's Shadow
- 12.Cauldron of Cremation
- 13.Bridge to Eternity
- 14.Power Dive to Doom
- 15.Fatal Transformation
Caught this one on TV in its TV-movie form in 1966, now it is in my collection. Roy Barcroft considered this one his favorite, I can see why, he gets to play a villain who can disappear into a completely different body, how's that for a disguise. Contains one of the all time great villain's quotes. Captain Mephisto explains to the Kenne Duncan character how he transforms from his secret identity into Captain Mephisto. When the latter responds, "Oh I understand" Captain Mephisto says "If I thought you understood I'd kill you!" How's that for villainy? Top stuntman Dale Van Sickel doubling for Roy Barcroft, the usual top notch stunt work by the Lydecker brothers, non stop action, an intriguing if far fetched plot. About the only complaint I have is that I've never seen it on the Big Screen.