When a brilliant archaeologist discovers an earth-shattering secret, a desperate pley is sent to Tarzan who quickly swings into action. but when their ancient map to the Dead City is stolen by a vicious spy syndicate, Tarzan's journey across perilous oceans and rugged terrain becomes a race against time. For whoever discovers the Lost Goddess first will control the most powerful explosive known to mankind .. and rule the world! Herman Brix as Tarzan Chapter 1: A New Adventure Chapter 7: Flaming Waters Chapter 2: Crossed Trails Chapter 8: Angry Gods Chapter 3: Devil's Noose Chapter 9: Doom's Brink Chapter 4: River Perils Chapter 10: Secret Signals Chapter 5: Unseen Hands Chapter 11: Death's Fireworks Chapter 6: Fatal Fangs Chapter 12: Operator 17
Captain America was Republic's 32nd serial, and the last one Cast: which they would base on a comic book character. The star-spangled Dick Purcell avenger fights Nazis behind enemy lines and battles the Axis with Lionel Atwill his side-kick "Bucky Barnes". A classic portrayal of the comic John Davidson hero as he battles the "Scarab," deftly played by Lionel Atwill. George J. Lewis Chapter 1: The Purple Death Chapter 9: Triple Tragedy Chapter 2: Mechanical Executioner Chapter 10: The Avenging Corpse Chapter 3: The Scarlet Shroud Chapter 11: The Dead Man Returns Chapter 4: Preview of Murder Chapter 12: Horror on the Highway Chapter 5: Blade of Wrath Chapter 13: Skyscraper Plunge Chapter 6: Vault of Vengeance Chapter 14: The Scarab Strikes Chapter 7: Wholesome Destruction Chapter 15: The Toll of Doom Chapter 8: Cremation in the Clouds
Following the end of World War II, war-monger Sir Eric Hazarias (Lionel Atwill) sets the wheels in motion for World War III. His search for Meteorium 245, the only practical defense against the atomic bomb, leads him to mythical Pendrang. Obstructing his sinister plan to rule the world are Rod Stanton (Russell Hayden), United Peace Foundation investigator, Tal Shan (Key Luke), Pendrang native, and Marjorie Elmore (Jane Adams), daughter of scientist Dr. Elmore (john Eldredge), unwilling assistant to Sir Eric. After overcoming numerous perilous obstacles, Stanton faces death when the audacious investigator is captured by jungle savages and sentenced to die on a crude native guillotine. Rescued unexpectedly, Stanton learns that Sir Eric has gained access to the valuable Meteorium deposits. As the resourceful war-monger prepares to leave the province of Pendrang for the outside world with his priceless discovery, his tiny plane explodes in mid-air, completely destroying his quest for world power.