Recently I learned that there were two sets of 15 minute live-action movie serials of Batman and Robin that showed in Movie theaters in the 1940s. Now, those 15 minute serials are available on DVD called "Gotham City Serials - Batman/Batman And Robin: The Complete 1940s Movie Serials Collection."What's interesting here is how the world has changed even with movie viewing. Back in the 1940s it was apparently common for people to go to the movies every week. These 2 series have 15 installments in each one. So, to see the entire story in the movies, you had to go once a week for 15 weeks!!
Here's my review: A Great Look at Batman of the 1940s!
A wonderful collection. This set contains 2 series of serials that were shown before main attraction films in the 1940s. It shows a more simple world and gives you a feel for the 1940s. There are 15 parts to the first serial run, and they were very entertaining.
These were not done in the fun campy style of the 1966-1968 Batman Television show, but in a more serious tone, similar to how Batman and Robin were perceived in the 1940s comic books. The first set of movie serials had a villain who was Japanese, and it referenced World War II and Japan's involvement.
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Both Tom and I enjoyed them. What an amazing look at the 1940s. I do remember my dad telling me about these, so it was especially cool to watch these, because I felt him beside me watching them. We'll watch these over and over again. Highly recommended for any Batman fan!