Flash Gordon (1954–1955)

Space hero Flash Gordon and his crew of the Galaxy Bureau of Investigation patrol space, battling space monsters, power-mad alien dictators and other threats to the stability of the universe.

Stars:

Steve Holland, Irene Champlin, Joseph Nash

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Steve Holland	...	Flash Gordon (31 episodes, 1954-1955)
Irene Champlin	...	Dale Arden (31 episodes, 1954-1955)
Joseph Nash	...	Dr. Hans Zarkov (31 episodes, 1954-1955)

Storyline

Space hero Flash Gordon and his crew of the Galaxy Bureau of Investigation patrol space, battling space monsters, power-mad alien dictators and other threats to the stability of the universe.

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Plot Keywords:

flash gordon | 33rd century | character name in title

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA West Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 October 1954 (USA)

Filming Locations:

West Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Inter-Continental Film Productions, Interwest, La Telediffusion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (39 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Because this television show was in syndication in late 1953, the three Universal Pictures Flash Gordon theatrical serials were retitled for TV broadcast. Flash Gordon became "Space Soldiers", Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars became "Space Soldiers' Trip to Mars", and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe became "Space Soldiers Conquer the Universe".

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Connections

Version of Flash Gordon (1936)

User Reviews

Flash Gordon (1954)

I was given a DVD of four of these episodes by my husband for Christmas when he couldn't find at the store the movie I had specifically requested. It probably cost a dollar and was in the cheapest possible packaging. I was screaming I was so excited. I have often thought of this series that I watched when I was young. I only remembered the name of Flash, but as soon as I read that he modeled for "Doc Savage," I recognized the resemblance.

The music sounds like Prokofiev's "Rite of Spring" at times and I agree that the German sets verge on the expressionistic. I'm sure I spend more on a week's worth of groceries than they did for the sets AND costumes. In fact, the costumes on "Akim the Terrible" look like they are handmade from a high school production. The German actor in this show who plays Kurt I think is very good and looks familiar; however, no credits are given for any actor except the three leads. One more thing, where did the commissioner get his eyebrows? These shows are great. I played them twice because I only had the four. Have to see if I can get any more. I'm sure it won't break whatever budget I have.