Cliffhangers! Adventures from the Thrill Factory (Video 1993)

A documentary about the Republic serials of the 1930s, '40s and '50s, hosted by Leonard Maltin, and featuring interview segments with a serial writer, director, actors and actresses.

Director:

Mark Lamberti

Writer:

Leonard Maltin

Stars:

Gene Autry, Frank Coghlan Jr., Clayton Moore

Cast

Credited cast:
Gene Autry	...	Himself
Frank Coghlan Jr.	...	Himself
Clayton Moore	...	Himself
Barry Shipman	...	Himself
Peggy Stewart	...	Herself
Linda Stirling	...	Herself
William Witney	...	Himself

Storyline

A documentary about the Republic serials of the 1930s, '40s and '50s, hosted by Leonard Maltin, and featuring interview segments with a serial writer, director, actors and actresses.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1993 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lamberti Productions Corp.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

46 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

An excellent look at the glory days of Republic Studios

This documentary is a wonderful look at the men and women who made Republic Studios the king of the serials. Leonard Maltin hosts this retrospective; and, for once, he doesn't sound as cloying as he does when talking Disney or Looney Tunes. Maltin is obviously a fan and enthuses about the thrills that Republic brought to each Saturday matinée.

The documentary is filled with clips from the greatest of serials, including such favorites as The Masked Marvel, The Adv. of Captain Marvel, Spy Smasher, Zorro's Fighting Legion, the Tiger Woman, the Perils of Nyoka, G-Men vs the Black Dragon, and Daredevlis of the Red Circle. What makes it even more thrilling are the interviews with Republic performers and directors, including Clayton Moore, Linda Stirling, Frank Coughlin, and William Whitney, plus the legendary Gene Autry. Everyone shares some great memories, tell fascinating stories, and deliver a great old time. If you like adventure or film history, this is worth watching.