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Radar Men from the Moon is a 1952 Republic Pictures science-fiction serial consisting of 12 chapters. It introduces Commando Cody, played by George Wallace, a scientist and inventor who uses a rocket-powered flying suit and other equipment to investigate attacks on Earth. Cody discovers that the threat comes from the Moon and confronts Retik, its ruler, while each chapter advances the story through cliffhangers and action set pieces.
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What happens in Radar Men from the Moon?
The 1952 Republic serial follows scientist and adventurer Commando Cody as he investigates attacks on Earth that may be caused by a weapon from the Moon. Cody uses a rocket-powered flying suit and other inventions while fighting agents preparing Earth for a lunar invasion.
Who plays Commando Cody in Radar Men from the Moon?
George Wallace plays Commando Cody, Aline Towne plays his assistant Joan Gilbert, and Roy Barcroft plays Retik, the Ruler of the Moon. It was the first Republic serial to use the Commando Cody character.
How long is Radar Men from the Moon?
The original serial has 12 chapters and runs about 167 minutes in total. Republic later edited it into a roughly 100-minute television film called Retik the Moon Menace in 1966.
Why does Radar Men from the Moon resemble King of the Rocket Men?
Republic reused flying sequences and some rocket-man imagery from the earlier 1949 serial King of the Rocket Men. The later Commando Cody story also led to the 1953 serial Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe.
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