An escaped convict played by charles middleton yes, ming the merciless. These will likely be sourced from 35mm fine grain prints or negatives, the republic archives surviving in better shape than many. It was directed by william witney and john english and is often considered one of the better serials produced by republic. Daredevils of the red circle is a 1939 republic serial directed by john english and william witney. The only thing that stops me from giving this a rating of 10 is there are a few really weak spots in it.
Daredevils of the red circle bluray disc details high. Bluray releases details daredevils of the red circle. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 bluray directors. This is the first time that i have ever purchased an old movie serial not vhs, not laserdisc, not dvd, not bluray, and this is certainly the one to buy. Prisoner 390, escapes and, with a seemingly endless supply of henchmen, sets out to destroy all holdings of industrialist horace granville, who put him in prison. Daredevils of the red circle bluray disc, 2017 ebay. Daredevils of the red circle does indeed live up to its reputation as one of the best of its ilk. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 republic serial chapter 2 the mysterious friend duration. Carole landis daredevils of the red circle 1939 youtube. If youve never experienced the innocent thrills of the best soundera movie serials, daredevils of the red circle is an excellent place to start. Kino lorber, along with paramount pictures, has released on bluray daredevils of the red circle, the 1939 12chapter serial from republic pictures, written by barry shipman, franklin adreon, rex taylor, ronald davidson, and sol shor, directed by william. Republic pictures produced the best action serials no doubt about it. In the greater scheme of film history, that may sound like minor praise, but in some ways, perhaps, just maybe, daredevils is the film project of 1939 that mainstream movies. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 republic serial ch.
Daredevils of the red circle 1939 is a 12chapter republic movie serial starring charles quigley, david sharpe, herman brix better known under his subsequent stage name, bruce bennett and charles middleton. Daredevils of the red circle movie serial message boards. Its the first serial ive ever bought, the first ive watched as an adult, the first ive ever seen all the way through, and my first serial of the new millenium. Released in 1939, this 12 chapter serial is easily one of the ten finest serials of alltime. These can often be downloaded legally over the internet or purchased as. The daredevils of the red circle, three college athletes who are working in a sideshow on granvilles amusement pier, are enraged when 390s plot to burn the pier results in the death of a small brother of one of them. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 12 chapter serial bluray. An escaped con seeks to wreck the empire of the man who sent him to jail in this featurelength version of a serial. Leading man charles quigley, olympic shotput champion herman brix, stuntman david sharpe, character actor miles mander, pinup girl carole landis, veteran comedic actor fred snowflake toones, the sinister. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 is a 12chapter republic movie serial starring charles quigley, david sharpe, herman brix better known under his subsequent stage name, bruce bennett, carole landis, miles mander in a dual role and charles middleton. This site allows a free download of b movies, which include westerns, crime. Daredevils of the red circle part2 the mysterious friend.
It was directed by william witney and john english and is considered one of the better serials produced by republic. Crowel escapes from prison, and aided by a seemingly endless supply of henchmen, sets out to destroy all holdings of industrialist horace granville, the man who put him in prison. With charles quigley, bruce bennett, david sharpe, carole landis. For the uninitiated, serials were short subjects presented in movie theaters, commonly on a onechapterperweek. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 an escaped con seeks to wreck the empire of the man who sent him to jail in this featurelength version of a serial. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 12 chapter serial. Starring carole landis, herman brix, charles quigley, david sharpe, and charles middleton. It is the story of three circus stunt men who track down an ruthless madman known as 390. Daredevils of the red circle 01 the monstrous plot using a diabolical disguise, harry crowel embarks on a vengeful career of destruction. Daredevils of the red circle episode 11 red circle speaks 1939 tweet.
Daredevils of the red circle generally keeps up with serial interests in nearmisses, silliness, and cheap suspense, but theres craftsmanship from directors william witney and john english that impresses, keeping 12 chapters filled with cartoonish violence and villainy, occasionally broken up by charged encounters and canine courage. Brauchitsch, hans stuck, hans lang, georg schorsch meier and the daredevil. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 is a 12chapter republic movie serial starring charles quigley, david sharpe, herman brix carole landis, miles mander. Enormous fun for the whole family, and a dvd talk collector series title. Daredevils of the red circle episode 11 red circle speaks. Starring carole landis, herman brix, charles quigley, david. After the timely appearance of a red circle note, the daredevils find important evidence that could lead straight to. Daredevils of the red circle 01 the monstrous plot youtube. One target is an amusement park, home of the three daredevils of the red circle, who perform deathdefying stunts. Charles quigley, carole landis, bruce bennett, david sharpe, charles. Daredevils of the red circle bluray 1939 dvd empire. William witney and john english kino lorber studio classics. Heres another, and its a really good one republics 12chapter serial daredevils of the red circle 1939 is coming from kino.
Daredevils of the red circle part3 the executioner. Daredevils of the red circle wins hands down as the serial with the best location work. Staring tray miller, charles quigley, david sharpe and ben taggart. Return with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear when a kid could spend an entire saturday at the local bijou for just a quarter. One of the bestever movie serials, daredevils of the red circle 1939 boasts a great cast, incredible action sequences and special effects, and perhaps most intriguingly of all, unusual characters and a considerable deviation from the usual chapterplay formula. Montague shaw boy, the new releases are coming fast and furious these days. Before kinolorbers release of the adventures of captain marvel another of republics best chapter plays is promised as an upcoming bluray. Daredevils of the red circle starring charles quigley, bruce bennett, david sharpe, carole landis. Daredevils of the red circle the mysterious friend. Daredevils of the red circle the red circle speaks. Chapter one of the 1939 serial daredevils of the red circle starring carole landis and charles quigley this movie is public domain learn more about carole. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 it came from the bottom.
Directed by william witney and john english starring charles quigley, bruce bennett, david sharpe, carole landis, miles mander, charles middleton, c. Daredevils of the red circle part4 sabotage video dailymotion. Daredevils of the red circle 1939, bluray daredevils of the red circle 1939, bluray product code. Daredevils of the red circle classic cliffhanger serial. Having watched sunset in the west last night april 30, i can see the similarity in the action and the fight scenes from daredevils of the red circle. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images daredevils of the red circle 1939 12 chapter serial bluray. This site allows a free download of b movies, which include westerns, crime, science fiction, and serials cliff hangers, etc. Daredevils of the red circle, dvd, action adventure, actioncliffhanger serials, 738329211417.
Republic was also responsible for daredevils of the red circle 1939, which is not only considered one of the best serials ever made, many. Produced in 1939 and directed by the crack team of william witney and john english, the serial centers on three carnival performers known as the daredevils of the red circle who, after the death of the kid brother of one of its members, joins the investigation to track down harry crowel, an escaped convict who goes by his prison number. Daredevils of the red circle and king of the carnival movie serials. Recently watched daredevils of the red circle, at one chapter per day for a fortnight. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 daredevils of the. Considered by most to be one of the best, if not the best serials of all time. Daredevils of the red circle on bluray 738329211424 from kino lorber. Daredevils of the red circle and king of the carnival. Currently listed for release on march 25, 2017, daredevils. Daredevils of the red circle 1939 bluray available. In the last episode of this serial, the heroine played by carole landis is shown tied to a chair and otm gagged with a white handkerchief. Daredevils of the red circle part1 the monstrous plot. Data, poster, links, trailer, photos, news, articles, and forum about the movie daredevils of the red circle, 1939 by john english, william witney.