One of his top assignments is to recover the crown jewels of belgravia and to capture master thief blackstone. In 1936, he signed to a contract with universal studios, and his first job was in the serial secret agent x 9 1937. Right after that, he was chosen for a featured role in james whales the road back 1937, a sequel to all quiet on the western front 1930. King feature wished to compete with the success of dick tracy of chester gould. Monte blue emerges from a secret dockyard passage in the serial secret agent x 9 universal, 1937. He asked dashiell hammett to provide a scenario to a young draughtsman alex many years ago, i had a period roman noir, these thriller of the 40th chandler, hammett.
Along with his trusty helper, shara graustark jean rogers, x 9 works long and hard to bring down a master criminal. This one, released in 1945 starred lloyd bridges in the lead role. The character of secret agent x9 was actually created by mystery writer dashiell hammett for a. Lloyd bridges stars as agent x 9 in this action packed serial. Secret agent x 9 1937 secret agent x 9 1945 sky raiders wild. It was the second serial with this name, the first was released by universal in 1937.
D espite being a collaboration between possibly the greatest private eye writer of all time, and one of the alltime great comic strip artists, the actionadventure strip secret agent x 9 was always something of a disappointment. Secret agent x9 is the title of two universal serials, the first from 1937, and this one from 1945 in chapters, directed by ray taylor and lewis d. Flash gordons trip to mars 1938, serial with buster crabbe as dale arden. The gems are placed on a ship bound for belgravia, the guard is murdered and the jewels stolen.
Regards, bob blair serial fans and i bet that denizens of message boards other than the chfb are there message boards other than the chfb. Secret agent x9 1937, a film by ford beebe theiapolis. Secret agent x 9 is a chapter serial from universal, released in 1937, based on the newspaper comic strip created by dashiell hammett and alex raymond, often mentioned in connection with this serial, but credited in the film to charles flanders. Navy during wwii, his alcoholism almost got him dishonorably discharged. This classic 1930s serial follows the adventures of secret agent x 9 scott kolk. Secret agent x 9 1945 chapters lloyd bridges and keye luke secret agent x 9 1945 is a universal movie serial based on the comic strip secret agent x 9 created by dashiell hammett. Secret agent x9 project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
View photos from secret agent x9 serial 1937, red carpet photos, and more at movies. Secret agent x9 was a popular comic strip character of the 30s and 40s. Unfortunately, when, in 1934, king features syndicate launched secret agent x 9, they apparently couldnt decide whether it was a secret agent strip or a tracy knockoff. He also appeared as ah fong, a chinese spy, in the 1945 serial secret agent x 9 with lloyd bridges. Secret agent x 9 1937 is a universal film serial based on the comic strip secret agent x 9 by dashiell hammett and alex raymond. I just added the 1945 version of secret agent x 9, and when i say i just added i mean, exactly that. In the first agent x 9 movie, scott kolk played agent dexter not phil corrigan aka agent x 9, it was based on the x 9 character who replied in the fifth day of the daily strip in january 1934, call me dexter. Secret agent x 9 was first released on monday, april 12, 1937, in the united states this was eightytwo 82 years ago. His assignment is to recover the crown jewels of belgravia and to capture its suspected thief, blackstone. Hopefully by the time any of you read this chapters 8 will have finished the derivation process and youll be able to access them, and enjoy some old fashioned nazi butt kicking for the 4th. Secret agent x9 was the subject of two film serials in 1937 and in 1945. Secret agent x 9 is the alone exemple of a roman noir adaptated to cartoon.
Mar 12, 2017 movie serial posters from the 30s to the 50s. Dec 22, 2009 the character of secret agent x 9 was actually created by mystery writer dashiell hammett for a 1934 comic strip, drawn by flash gordon creator alex raymond, for the hearstowned king features. A mysterious master criminal named victor brenda steals the belgravian crown jewels while. Agent x9 is assisted in his quest by shara graustark jean rogers and opposed by a master criminal known as blackstone henry brandon. Secret agent x9 1937 is a universal film serial based on the comic strip secret agent x9 by dashiell hammett and alex raymond. Secret agent x 9 1937 is a universal film serial based on the comic strip secret agent x 9 by dashiell hammett and alex raymond storyline. He later appeared in the road back 1937, trouble at midnight 1938, air devils 1938, the nurse from brooklyn 1938, state police 1938 and the jurys secret 1938. The stock footage that shows up in nearly every serial is judiciously used, and integrated well into the newly filmed material. With the help of shara graustark serial icon jean rogers.
Wyn, and the name of the main character featured in the magazine. Secret agent x9 is a chapter serial from universal, released in 1937, based on the newspaper comic strip created by dashiell hammett and alex raymond, often mentioned in connection with this serial, but credited in the film to charles flanders. Secret agent x9 was the subject of two film serials in 1937 and 1945. Unfortunately, when, in 1934, king features syndicate launched secret agent x9, they apparently couldnt decide whether it was a secret agent strip or a tracy knockoff. Starring scott kolk, jean rogers, henry brandon, monte blue, david oliver, henry hunter, larry j.
Henry brandons performance as the heavy is one of the most memorable in serials, and production values are above average for a serial. Secret agent x 9 universal, 1937 the mysterious pilot weiss bros. Secret agent x9, the newspaper comic strip created by dashiell hammett and artist alex raymond for hearsts king features syndicate that made its debut on january 22, 1934 received no credits when this universal serial was released on april 12, 1937. Nov 02, 20 secret agent x9 makes no use of the actual plants or factories seen in mascot and early republic serials, but universals wellfurnished backlots, with their busy city streets and rustic farmsteads, manage to convey almost as vivid a latedepression atmosphere as such location work would have. The secret agent x9 1937 cliffhanger classic movie. There are over 200 titles of movie serials, that are public domain. Secret agent x9 1937 serial article 2743 by dave sindelar viewing date. Secret agent x9 makes no use of the actual plants or factories seen in mascot and early republic serials, but universals wellfurnished backlots, with their busy city streets and rustic farmsteads, manage to convey almost as vivid a latedepression atmosphere as such location work would have.
Secret agent x9 1945 is a universal movie serial based on the comic strip secret agent x9 created by dashiell hammett. In the first agent x9 movie, scott kolk played agent dexter not phil corrigan aka agent. Secret agent x 9 1937 secret agent x 9 1945 sky raiders wild west days winners of the west let me know, ole pal. Once king had decided to put out a strip of this sort, they sought a big name to write it. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. With the help of shara graustark serial icon jean rogers our hero soon discovers this to be no ordinary heist but the work of a mysterious master criminal known only as blackstone. Secret agent x 9 has good production values and special effects. Jungle jim, robinson crusoe on clipper island, secret agent x9 1937, zorro rides again, drums of fu manchu, king of the royal mounted, zorros black whip, and secret agent x9 1945. Gmen learn that brenda, notorious jewel thief, is heading for the us, to steal the belgravian crown jewels currently on exhibit.
Secret agent x9 1937 serial universal monsters wiki fandom. Secret agent x9 blb free download of big little books. Secret agent x 9 was the subject of two film serials in 1937 and 1945. Blake of scotland yard 1937 dick tracy 1937 secret agent x 9 1937 tim tylers luck 1937 blondie 1938 flash gordons trip to mars 1938 the lone ranger 1938 the phantom creeps 1939 zorros fighting legion 1939 the green hornet 1940 drums of fu manchu 1940 flash gordon conquers the universe 1940 the shadow 1940. Secret agent x9 1937 is a universal film serial based on the comic strip secret agent x9 by. Agent x 9 is assisted in his quest by shara graustark jean rogers and opposed by a master criminal known as blackstone henry brandon. Secret agent x9 created by dashiell hammett and alex raymond d espite being a collaboration between possibly the greatest private eye writer of all time, and one of the alltime great comic strip artists, the actionadventure strip secret agent x9 was always something of a disappointment. Deadly ray from mars 1938, edited serial with buster. Signing in 1936, he first appeared in the serial secret agent x 9 1937. This was the last comic strip inspired serial released by universal and the second secret agent x9 film based on the same comic strip by dashiell hammett and alex raymond. Secret agent x 9 1937 old movie posters classic movie posters classic movies vintage posters vintage movies old movies great movies.
Read the secret agent x9 serial 1937 movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. The film stars scott kolk in the title role and was directed by ford beebe and clifford smith. Secret agent x 9 serial di 12 episodi, usa universal, 1937 regia. Serial film selected film serials serials of the golden. Lost universal serials page 4 classic horror film board. Usa secret agent x 9 must track down a master thief who has stolen the belgravian crown jewels.
For the 1937 serial based on it, see secret agent x9 1937 serial. Bridges was just emerging as a star and was a far better actor than most of the other serial heroes of the day. Secret agent x 9, the newspaper comic strip created by dashiell hammett and artist alex raymond for hearsts king features syndicate that made its debut on january 22, 1934 received no credits when this universal serial was released on april 12, 1937. The character of secret agent x9 was actually created by mystery writer dashiell hammett for a 1934 comic strip, drawn by flash gordon. Secret agent x 9 was the subject of two film serials in 1937 and in 1945.
Secret agent x 9 1945 is a universal movie serial based on the comic strip secret agent x 9 created by dashiell hammett. See more ideas about vintage movies, movie posters and old movie posters. A followup of sorts to the 1937 movie of the same name, this time out secret agent x 9 is played by lloyd bridges. Secret agent x 9 created by dashiell hammett and alex raymond. Serial film selected film serials serials of the golden age of serials.
Secret agent x 9 1937 despite a ruritanian opening set in mythical belgravia and the presence of such comic opera characters as baron karsten, universals first serial version of secret agent x 9 quickly reveals itself to be an imitation dick tracy, pure and simple. Reportedly based on characters created by dashiell hammett, the serial featured an american secret agent assigned to recover the crown jewels of belgravia. Secret agent x9 1945 is a universal movie serial based on. In the first agent x 9 movie, scott kolk played agent dexter not phil corrigan a.
When love is young 1937 with virginia bruce, kent taylor, and walter brennan. Set on an island off the coast of china, secret agent x 9 is sent to circumvent a devious plot which involves a japanese agent coming to america to obtain the secret formula for creating aviation fuel. Secret agent x 9 was a popular comic strip character of the 30s and 40s. Jul 24, 2015 free public domain classic movie and tv channelfree streaming tvthis is a classic espionagespy movie in serial form. When the crown jewels of belgravia are stolen, secret agent x9 scott kolk is sent to investigate. When the crown jewels of belgravia are stolen, secret agent x 9 scott kolk is sent to investigate. Where this universal serial just doesnt measure up to the best republic offerings is. Jan 01, 2016 if you find our videos helpful you can support us by buying something from amazon. A former silent star who became a solid soundera character player, the tall, dark, and husky monte blue turned in halfadozen serial performances, winning his biggest cliffhanging showcases in villainous roles. Reported missing 1937 with william gargan and dick purcell the wildcatter 1937 with scott kolk and ward bond night key 1937 with boris karloff and ward bond secret agent x 9 1937 with scott kolk, monte blue, and lon chaney jr.
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