Republic Mysteries: The Serial Studio's Whodunits!

ISBN-10: 0692341420
ISBN-13: 9780692341421
Category: B films
Pages: 246
Language: English
Published: 2015-01-29
Author: Brian McFadden

Description

Republic Pictures, the undisputed leader in Hollywood serials and westerns, was also a prolific producer of classic mysteries. Unfortunately, most haven't been shown on TV in decades and have only recently resurfaced thanks to video streaming services. And many still remain unavailable to the general public.This is the first book ever to examine virtually the entire mystery output of the iconic studio during its most productive period ... the thirties and forties. So grab a chair, relax and enjoy, as we explore Republic's "Hollywood Whodunits!"

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