1949
·78m
An edited version of the 4½ hour serial about a mad scientist who attempts to rule the world by creating various elaborate inventions.
Director
Ford Beebe
Director
Saul A. Goodkind
Original Story
Wyllis Cooper
Screenplay
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
Mildred Barish
June 22, 2022
This film is a cannibalisation of a series of twelve episodes cut (not particularly skilfully) into just under 80 minutes. As such, there are some glaring holes in the storyline as Bela Lugosi portrays a scientist who has discovered a new meteorite element and is determined to convert it into a whole range of useful things including explosives; a deadly Z-ray, a lethal gas; an invisibility contraption; a machine that can heal wounds and... the most astonishing and hysterical looking Inca-esque robot you've ever seen - as he strives for world domination and to stay ahead of the investigating G men. It's a hoot, and should be viewed as such - for heaven's sake don't try to make sense of it - it's just there to be enjoyed.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00