The Invisible Monster Republic Serial

[@dond.200]

Video quality is excellent. I don’t recall seeing this movie serial on KZbin before so thanks for posting!

[@oz93666]

Yeah! ..Problem is , to be invisible PR needs a guy to follow him with a big spotlight!

[@6792pk5]

The action ,stunts and special effects in these serial shows are amazing,for their time.

[@JJONNYREPP]

The Invisible Monster Republic Serial. 31.1.24. a new take on the Christ myth....made apparent by the masked avenger's insistence that he change his flock's monikers and dish out ad hoc insights regards alien rights and migrant law..... sassy women side kicks have never been a worry. tall. fear agenda, in the noes, at least, seems to be a myth so alleged hard nosed power dressers can make it seem. like. they had something to front up to.....

[@LovePuzzle38]

Love these old serials. All of them! Thanks AtomicAgePictures! Greetings from France!

[@feliciahepburn2854]

My dad tells me of the cinema he and his friends used walk to! I love watching these! Thanks!

[@chrismead1464]

My dad did as well, his favorite was Flash Gordon.

[@rufust.firefly4890]

5:01>John Hamilton, aka Perry White from the tv Superman.

[@marthaowens8531]

Climbing a mountain with skirt, heels, hat, gloves and purse😓!

[@marciocorrea8531]

She got style!!

[@robertnieten7259]

These serials are great ! They are like grown man soap operas !

[@keithneale3055]

Saw this on TV back in the 60’s. I remember the invisible light and the music.

[@nichtsschlagteinenastronau7782]

Great! I love these serials. Thank you! Greetings from Germany!

[@thomasgronek6469]

Yes, Powder and explosives are always stored in the black smith's shop, right near the forge.

[@leelarson107]

Don't laugh. A friend of mine used to reload his own ammo, WHILE he was smoking. He's still living, believe it or not.

[@seosamhofionnaghain5555]

Great all action movie serial with fast and furious tempo especially when played at twice the speed on my tablet !! Thumbs Up 👍👍🇮🇪 Great Old Time Serial. Watching from County Kerry.

[@darlenepowell9244]

Thanks for sharing

[@Billys-Joint]

Republic always had 2 set decorators. One to set up fixtures and furniture and one to haul it all to the trash after a fight scene.

[@mikepasko7493]

Love those old cars..and these serials...nice to see John Hamilton alias Perry White that guy is in so many movies but Superman what is his best

[@johnwillard8311]

John Hamilton played the villain/killer in a couple films.

[@perniciouspete4986]

"Great Caesar's ghost!"

[@randquadrozzi5850]

They really went at it in the fight scenes. guy moving the light to keep him invisible had a tough job.

[@eifeljoong8468]

Republic Serial: the home of unlimited supply of furniture to throw&smash at an opponent.

[@Sch00lbu5]

Remarkedly clear film to video conversion

[@sleepyheadsleeps]

These men sure like a good punch up. Must glue their hats on.

[@nickweech3487]

Great quality print!

[@DCShaneTours]

Nice sharp print, great cars, I enjoyed that. Keep it up! Liked and Subscribed!

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

I swear, even things that are right in front of them, don't get noticed. Just Incredible !! And I mean, SMACK DAB IN FRONT OF THEM !!!!!!

[@cherrieshird2848]

And his hat 🎩, is still on love ❤️ it

[@carolecarle7921]

Omg gotta love it at 26:26--not one, but two cracks in the crock holding that substance which "eats through anything"...

[@leelarson107]

I caught that. The crock looks like it was left over from Colonial days.

[@13thwho]

A few years later, Richard Webb would fighting bad guys on television as Captain Midnight.

[@AtomicAgePictures]

And just a few years after that, fighting Captain Kirk, in the Star Trek episode "Court Martial".

[@Anti-leftist7777]

The only two things which make this watchable is the good fighting and how corny each episode is. I enjoyed it most of time. Thanks

[@AtomicAgePictures]

I enjoy them for what they are. If you accept the fact that they were made on an extremely low budget very quickly and accept the fact that things like the acting and writing styles were very different at that period of time then you can enjoy them much more I think.

[@Anti-leftist7777]

@@AtomicAgePictures Yes indeed. I too enjoy them for what they are, a product of what you mentioned which contributes to what I consider corny based on todays standards and how far things have advanced, I enjoy what went on in the past and in my opinion most pictures produced from the early 30’s are far superior in acting than most movies made today. Thanks again for posting these and allowing us to sit back and enjoy these films for what they are.

[@terrencecoccoli524]

What the hell is Perry White doing hanging out with criminals? What would Clark say?

[@27011946645]

Yes, but he's uncredited?!

[@marciocorrea8531]

The newspaper company was about to go bankrupt...He had to make some cash...

[@theoperator9474]

Excellent. Thanks Program.

[@fredorman2429]

A ferocious fistfight and their hats stayed on, but I love it. I predict that if anyone gets shot he’ll appear in the next scene with an arm in a sling.

[@edgriffith952]

It's the Brill Cream every guy back then used in their hair lol. A little dab'll do ya.

[@creativebubble.7836]

@@edgriffith952 ,,,,,,LMAO,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@poppa6582]

Yes, and they always punch each other in the face, no body shots. They look just as good as if they never fought once the action is over, and the girl always gets knocked out at the beginning of each fight scene so she doesn't have to brawl😂😂😂

[@poppa6582]

Brill Creme, now you going WAY back😂😂😂

[@mikepasko7493]

Yes it gave them the greasy look

[@randyhonea3543]

I like the old cars in them

[@michael7528]

Jeff just enjoys making Mini John James Johnson in July

[@michael7528]

Kelly Kelsey kind Jr. Keep Jesus keep me keep orientation is ke keeee

[@galeschool]

The highway chase scene at 58:15 with the exploding truck was stock footage used in at least two other Republic serials: The Purple Monster Strikes (1945) and G-Men Never Forget (1948). If you watch the scene carefully, you will notice slight differences in the pursuing car, a 1940 Ford.

[@AtomicAgePictures]

Yep. Toward the end Republic really started recycling their miniature footage. So much so that they started writing the plots around old footage.

[@nickweech3487]

But as well done was used over & over again. Big screen thriller! 💥

[@cindys1819]

This has wonderful Calif street scenes From the late 40's.....before much development

[@leelarson107]

California today is covered under an ocean of asphalt and concrete...................and the rest of the country is going that way.

[@howardkerr8174]

I haven't started watching the serial, yet, but thought I would read the comments first. Hats off to all the absolutely hilarious comments here, even the poster of the serial got in a few choice zingers. Thanks to all for a very hilarious read.

[@cindys1819]

So the invisible monster communicates through very advanced equipment ... Made by Hallicrafters!!!....

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

AND, that woman hasn't got one ounce of spunk, or fight in her, she just folds and plops on the floor ! Just Incredible !

[@leelarson107]

Just imagine her as a wife. She'd probably burn the cookies, clog the garbage disposal, and let the dog starve.

[@Mr22thou]

Wow! A fist fight in under 2 minutes. That's the way to do a serial.

[@leelarson107]

Most people don't understand how much energy is used up during even a short fight scene. An actual fight is even worse.

[@allenwatkins4972]

They sure use up a lot of ammunition. I certainly admire their skill driving those cars, fast, over dirt or gravel roads

[@marciocorrea8531]

ten rounds in a revolver...Amazing...

[@theresataylor7028]

Why does Carol need to carry a handbag with her, she's a good shot.

[@Billys-Joint]

A Republic fight! There goes the furniture

[@terrencecoccoli524]

Hey Bill, you think is strange to see a spotlight on the street in daytime? No, Henry. Why do you ask?

[@n.emilioaviles]

Entertaining. Those cars have enough room inside to do things other than drive. 🤟🏽

[@leelarson107]

Far better than the overpriced tin-foil junk we drive today.

[@chrischeshire6528]

No matter what ... Always keep your hat on during a fight.

[@WgB5]

Wow, light bending technolgy, and shooters who actually miss in a gun fight. And an insurance man who puts Batman to shame. There is just one thing I don't understand. Why doesn't anyone notice that bright light?

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

AND why wasn't she trying to shoot at the trucks tires that was in front of them driving on Topanga Canyon Road, at least that's what it looks like to me, and I've lived in Malibu for 60 years.

[@Billys-Joint]

Mr. Evil here looks like he works at State Farm

[@jamessnee7171]

I see him a lot. He was the Brain Controlled Robot of Killer Kane in Flash Gordon. The one who became God of the Zuggs on Saturn, believe it or not.

[@jamesmcdunn]

Isn't it a little easy to see where he is? He is standing inside that pool of light we we can SEE!

[@theoperator9474]

They walked in with a dog but left on horses.

[@btcbob11392]

I love those revolvers that dont run out of bullets

[@claycoates5056]

This is Because of the mighty small Bullets that kill with No Marks

[@LachezarFilchev]

It's amazing after such fights how their hats were still on! Were they glued to their heads?

[@stefanschleps8758]

No, just a good fit!

[@miguelfidelin1009]

El sombrero siempre fijo, era para ocultar el rostro de los "stunts", dobles de riesgo, y , mantener la ilusio'n, que era el protagonista (actor principal) el que actuaba.-

[@scottandrews9453]

Richard Webb himself said in an interview for a documentary that they would use adhesive or rubber tubing to keep the hat on the stuntman. This was so the audience wouldn't notice that the stuntman had straight hair while his was curly.

[@leelarson107]

@@scottandrews9453 Tom Steele, the greatest stuntman, explained that about the rubber tubing, which he started. He changed stunt playing considerably.

[@bowl1820]

In regard to the hats staying on, Back in those days men wore "fitted" hats. These are non adjustable hats which fit specific head sizes. Thus they stay on better than todays adjustable hats. Also sometimes to help conceal the stunt mens the hats where were pinned/clipped on.

[@AtomicAgePictures]

It wasn't just to conceal the stuntman's faces. It was also better if the hats just stayed on. That way they didn't have to keep track of who's hat came off and at what time from shot to shot.

[@leelarson107]

@@AtomicAgePictures They could spend acres of trees to make how many pieces of' disposable' furniture for fight scenes, and they can't keep track of a few hats?

[@AtomicAgePictures]

@@leelarson107 it's a matter of time. Most serials were between 3 and 4 hours long in total. Yet they were still shot in 3 or 4 weeks! Most feature take 2 or 3 months, even back then. There just wasn't time to keep track of who's hat was on and who's wasn't while they were shooting.

[@seosamhofionnaghain5555]

Sunday - January 16 - 2022. Look fast for John Hamilton playing a badass , He was Chief in The 1950s Superman TV Series. Hamilton failed to make the credits in this serial however his character was lucky to escape getting killed in the final chapter 12 as he threw in with the good guys and it saved his life.

[@STORMY0O]

How many cars does Lane have??? 😅🍿🍿🍺 Ring them in…I’ll pass sentence…… holy sheets! Ooooh nooooo baked monster! 😂🤣 How funny the light is a 40s hair dryer!😂😂😅😂🤣😂😅😊

[@cherrieshird2848]

Why I have to go back to school, and the others have a job.

[@mr29]

Webb was a fantastic actor.

[@leelarson107]

Much under-rated. He did 'Captain Midnight' decades ago, and that was a mistake. It was a dreary series, and he was capable of so much more.

[@BadCyborgMovies]

Chapter timestamps / and for skipping the credits: 1: SLAVES OF THE PHANTOM 0:02 / 1:04 2: THE ACID CLUE 20:06 / 21:08 3: THE DEATH CAR 33:30 / 34:32 4: HIGHWAY HOLOCAUST 46:53 / 47:55 5: BRIDGE TO ETERNITY 1:00:17 / 1:01:19 6: ORDEAL BY FIRE 1:13:40 / 1:14:42 7: MURDER TRAIN 1:27:04 / 1:28:05 8: WINDOW OF PERIL 1:40:28 / 1:41:29 9: TRAIL TO DESTRUCTION 1:53:51 / 1:54:53 10: HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER 2:07:15 / 2:08:17 11: DEATH'S HIGHWAY 2:20:38 / 2:21:39 12: THE PHANTOM MEETS JUSTICE 2:34:01 / 2:35:02

[@DavidSmith-sb2ix]

They go through a lot of vehicles.

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

Are you gonna tell me, that that guy that is facing that window with the louvers, and he doesn't see the louvers open up, for that shot to be fired through those louvers?

[@STORMY0O]

It’s a B movie in Hollowood! 😂🤣😅

[@marlene-rr2ih]

They jump out of a car going about 65 to 75 mph, stand right up unharmed, and she says "Get my purse" - lol.

[@Roland14d]

Oh, like you've never done that!

[@marciocorrea8531]

Her suit was made of ripstop, with special filling. She was also an acrobat.

[@leelarson107]

She was just doing that to fake an insurance claim.

[@yvetteavillan7415]

😂

[@irenestewart1942]

Keith Richards? Wow, he really is old....

[@leelarson107]

Not THAT Keith Richards. That one has been dead for 20 years and the doctors haven't had the heart to tell him.

[@dev4911]

All the hats in this series need their own thug life glasses 😁😁

[@leelarson107]

EH??

[@jerrysullivan8424]

They sure do not make hats like they use to.

[@leelarson107]

Does anyone notice that the entire cast always wears the same clothes, no matter how many days or weeks this story takes? Republic Pictures serials were noted for that.

[@tristandawson3534]

So what I ain't that pickie it sure beats any modern day shit remember bk then didn't have ridiculously stupid amounts of money

[@perniciouspete4986]

The actors and acrtesses wear the same clothes to reduce the chance of continuity errors. It also provides a subtle but effective way to help viewers recognize characters after a week (or more) between episodes.

[@marciocorrea8531]

nothing particular here. Good clothes back then...Seriously: Pete got it right.

[@leelarson107]

In the 1952 serial 'Blackhawk, Fearless Champion of Freedom', Carol Forman wore the same dress day after day after day through a supposed time frame of at least a couple of weeks.

[@georgestilin3725]

On retrouvera l"esprit de ces serials dans la Saga Indiana Jones.

[@jimmysmith3302]

Great Ceasar Ghost!!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. Perry White.

[@0001943]

The cars all look pristine. I liked the Dodge truck too, maybe a 47 model?

[@marciocorrea8531]

pristine? Take a closer look when the couple is outside the car. The retractable roof is spoiled, with scratched points.

[@mikepasko7493]

John Hamilton from Superman Perry White also played in this serial but his name was not in the credits I wonder why

[@JJJBRICE]

Editor Perry White of Superman . Richard Webb as Captain Midnight ,

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

I'd like to see the Police get the best of those thugs fighting wise.

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

I meant to say, "Fist Fight Wise."

[@stefanschleps8758]

A thinly veiled allegory about fifth column communists. Go get 'em Republic!

[@davidheller9376]

The series should have been called Variations on a Fist Fight!

[@AtomicAgePictures]

LOL

[@auletjohnast03638]

NONE OF THIS INVESTIGATORS ARE VERY SMART. HOORAY FOR THE BAD GUYS.

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

😃Thank you 🥰👍

[@theoperator9474]

This plot line has more holes in it than Albert Hall

[@nicolasuribestanko]

Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall.

[@theoperator9474]

These guys miss more shots than G.I. Joe

[@marciocorrea8531]

even at 6 yards they missed shots....

[@lorenzomagazzeni5425]

Basically "paper clip"

[@senortroncoso1898]

A Aline Towne la tengo vista yo en "Commando Cody". Siempre una mujer de acción.

[@Billys-Joint]

Great one. THX

[@AtomicAgePictures]

You're welcome!

[@gabreallec.jacques9281]

"This time we'll get rid of him, permanently"-two thugs from t.i.m. ha!, ha!

[@Billys-Joint]

IKEA time...again

[@snackcakeman]

Your description states a evil villain is plotting to take over the world. I thought it went without saying that most villains are evil.

[@rufust.firefly4890]

LOL

[@jameshold668]

The hats don't come off cos if they did you could identify the stunt doubles.

[@AtomicAgePictures]

And you would constantly have to keep track of who's hat stayed on and who's didn't. It's just easier all around if the hat stays on.

[@snackcakeman]

How many bullets in those guns? I never see anybody reloading. Half way through, will finish tomorrow. At the beginning, one of those men getting off the truck appears to be John Hamilton, who played Perry White in the Adventures of Superman. Uncredited.

[@ilovecops5499]

SWEET!

[@Billys-Joint]

lots of leaps too

[@27011946645]

They start off with a '41/'42 Ford, next thing they're driving a '40 model??

[@AtomicAgePictures]

A lot of stock footage was used the the later serials.

[@raymondcancel7011]

TOM STEELE IS THE STUNT MAN.

[@seosamhofionnaghain5555]

Gold Movie Serial Number 01. Aline Towne.

[@tincup3773]

That's Perry White.

[@sjnardozzijr.7850]

NICE….how about RADIO PATROL?

[@AtomicAgePictures]

So far I've been unable to find a copy of Radio Patrol

[@rufust.firefly4890]

CHARActer actors---young Lane Bradford and John Crawford. Johnny Rifleman Crawford came later, the kid was no relation. Bradford did dozens of westerns, always seemed to play a heavy. Was also in another serial Zombies of the Stratosphere w/Leonard Nimoy. Crawford did all kinds of movies and tv. Thin here and he looks like hell w/that moustache. Amusing sexism in this serial about what the gal can and can't do.Why is her purse not locked in the trunk? Great cars and always great fights. Usually it takes two thugs to get the good guy.

[@snackcakeman]

I'll give the insurance guy credit, he got beat up several times, smacked over the head several times, shot at more times than I can remember, he's a survivalist. No wonder the insurance company hired him. I just don't to pay his dry cleaning bill.

[@vitameat]

Increased the budget for this one...a new Ford at about 1:20:00...

[@aubreywallace7918]

But gun-shots sounds real Brooklyn like Bed sty😆😆🤗

[@Billys-Joint]

same music as C, Cody...intro at least. Both Republic

[@bond0666]

Wow amazing

[@leelarson107]

Does anyone know the make and year of that great classic car at about 48:20?

[@AtomicAgePictures]

My guess is to the age that the car was probably somewhere between the 1933 and 35. Wouldn't be much later than that because the styles are starting to change by then. As to the make, it would be purely a guess, maybe a Packard.

[@raymondcancel7011]

WATCH, YOU WILL SEE THAT THE HATS NEVER FALL OFF THE ACTORS, THAT IS TO HIDE THE STUNTS MAN WHENTHEY ARE FIGHTING! hOW THOSE HATS DON'T FALL OF IS BE ON ME ,MUST BE CLUE ON!

[@cherrieshird2848]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@invisableobserver]

When do we get to see the invisible monster?

[@AtomicAgePictures]

Just as soon as we get to see the invisible Observer