description The Fighting Devil Dogs Overview
The Fighting Devil Dogs is a 1938 American Republic Pictures film serial starring Lee Powell and Herman Brix as United States Marine lieutenants. They oppose a masked criminal known as The Lightning, whose plans involve a powerful electrical weapon and threats to public safety. The serial combines military adventure, science-fiction elements, and chapter-ending cliffhangers across its continuing story.
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What is the plot of The Fighting Devil Dogs?
In the 1938 Republic Pictures serial, US Marine lieutenants Tom Grayson and Frank Corby investigate the masked villain called The Lightning, whose electrical weapon threatens public safety. Lee Powell and Herman Brix play the two Marine heroes.
How many chapters does The Fighting Devil Dogs have?
The serial has 12 chapters and runs roughly 204 minutes in its serial form. Republic also re-edited the footage into a feature-length version, so some listings show a shorter single-film cut.
Why is The Lightning important in serial-film history?
The Lightning is often cited as one of the earliest costumed supervillains in a movie serial, years before the later superhero boom. William Witney and John English directed the 1938 production for Republic Pictures.
Is Herman Brix in The Fighting Devil Dogs the same actor as Bruce Bennett?
Yes, Frank Corby is credited to Herman Brix in the 1938 serial, and Brix later adopted the screen name Bruce Bennett. The serial is therefore an early screen appearance by an actor who became better known for later dramatic and adventure roles.
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