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The Flying Serpent (1946)

APPROVED 59 min  -  Horror  -   1 February 1946 (USA)
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The demented archaeologist Dr. Andrew Forbes (George Zucco) discovers a living, breathing serpent creature... See full summary »

Director:

Sam Newfield

Writers:

John T. Neville (original story), John T. Neville (screenplay)

Stars:

George Zucco, Ralph Lewis and Hope Kramer
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Cast

Cast overview:
George Zucco George Zucco ...
Prof. Andrew Forbes
Ralph Lewis Ralph Lewis ...
Richard Thorpe
Hope Kramer Hope Kramer ...
Mary Forbes
Eddie Acuff Eddie Acuff ...
Jerry 'Jonsey' Jones
Wheaton Chambers Wheaton Chambers ...
Louis Havener
James Metcalf James Metcalf ...
Dr. James Lambert (as James Metcalfe)
Henry Hall Henry Hall ...
Sheriff Bill Hayes
Milton Kibbee Milton Kibbee ...
Hastings (as Miltin Kibbee)
Budd Buster Budd Buster ...
Head of Inquest
Terry Frost Terry Frost ...
Vance Bennett
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The demented archaeologist Dr. Andrew Forbes (George Zucco) discovers a living, breathing serpent creature known to the Aztecs as Quetzalcoatl (the Killer Bird God) and accidentally kills his wife by giving her one of the beast's feathers, causing the creature to track her down and slaughter her. Now Dr. Forbes uses this twisted knowledge to extract revenge upon his enemies by placing one of the serpent's feathers on his intended victim and letting the beast loose to wreak havoc. Written by Jeremy Lunt <durlinlunt@acadia.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Feather | Bird | Quetzalcoatl | Monster | Mexico  | See more »

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Relic of an ancient terror born a billion years ago!

Genres:

Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Killer with Wings See more »

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Production Co:

Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC) See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

This film is a virtual rehash of The Devil Bat, which had been one of Producers Releasing Corporation's (PRC) biggest successes. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: Wires are visible on the monster when it is air-born. See more »

Quotes

Mary Forbes: Doctor Lambert, I wish there had never been any such thing as Aztec Indians! Father does nothing but think, dream and talk Aztecs!
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Crazy Credits

Director Jean Yarbrough's name spelled as ``Yarborough'' in
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Connections

Remake of The Devil Bat (1940) See more »