GANG BUSTERS restored to premium sharpness
The FIGHTING MARINES the last Mascot serial, featuring the villainous Tiger Shark!
HOLT OF THE SECRET SERVICE with Squadron member commentary on all chapters
KING OF THE MOUNTIES with restored music and sound effects, and reconstructed missing sequences and dialogue

THE LONE RANGER RIDES AGAIN with restored chapter openings/closings, cliffhangers and subtitle-free for the first time since 1939; 30-minute commentary by Squadron members
THE MYSTERY SQUADRON with restored sound, picture and chapter endings
THE PAINTED STALLION with play-as-feature option, 3-color alternate version of Chapter 1
THE PHANTOM EMPIRE with period score, sepia/silver tones, extras.

THE SIGN OF THE WOLF in light sepia tone with optional period score
S O S COAST GUARD with restored sound, original theatrical trailer, and warm/cool toned Chapter 1.
UNDERSEA KINGDOM black and white with cool black and white toned underwater scenes
THE VANISHING LEGION in warm and cool black and white tones; restored sound and picture

ZORRO RIDES AGAIN with excellent quality (booming!) restored sound
ZORRO'S BLACK WHIP with Linda Stirling swimsuit slideshow, EL COYOTE TV pilot
ZORRO'S FIGHTING LEGION with stills, original script pages

"It's always a pleasure trading with you guys. Quality product and quick efficient service. I always appreciate the little extras you include on your restorations. I especially loved the bull session you guys included on THE LONE RANGER [RIDES AGAIN] serial. It reminded me of my old convention attending days . . . Thanks again for your efforts." -- Customer G.A. Still, Tennessee

ADVENTURES OF TARZAN with TARZAN OF THE APES prologue, new score, color tints
BEATRICE FAIRFAX 5 episodes of 1916 girl reporter series, restored, new score, original color tints
The JUNGLE PRINCESS 4-chapter condensation with new score and color tints

LOST SERIAL COLLECTION (Anthology) 2 DVDs of incredibly rare scenes, trailers, and chapters from dozens of lost serials, featuring Pearl White, Ruth Roland, Warner Oland, Eddie Polo, and many more
THE MASKED RIDER the amazing find from 1919, in process of being reconstructed and restored
ISLE OF SUNKEN GOLD Vol. 2 (Mascot 1927) includes restored English versions of the recently discovered lost middle chapters (4, 5, 6) of the serial with a lush score of natural sound effects and native drums. Stars Anita Stewart, Bruce Gordon, Curtis "Snowball" McHenry and Kong the fanged ape, with a brief appearance by Duke Kahanamoku. Also includes the reel from Chapter 7 unrestored and as discovered for comparison. There may neve be a volume 1 or 3 in this set but at least we are able to see these episodes, which may actually be the only examples of silent Mascot serial chapters in existence. View Chapter 4 Reel 1 | Chapter 4 Reel 2
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MALA, Secret Agent of the South Seas 7-chapter condensation of ROBINSON CRUSOE OF CLIPPER ISLAND in color, minus repeated footage and a few cheater chapter endings
ROCKET SHIP Flash Gordon feature version in experimental color and alternate widescreen versions; commentary by Ace Drummond & Dr. Grood

THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA

Story by HEREWARD CARRINGTON and CHARLES GODDARD
Novelization by EUSTACE HALE BALL

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The long-lost original novelization by real-life paranormal investigator Hereward Carrington and pioneer serial screenwriter Charles Goddard (author of THE PERILS OF PAULINE, THE EXPLOITS OF ELAINE, and many more early chapter plays) of the most horrific and captivating serial ever made--in fact, the only one that ever fully dealt with the supernatural. Myra Maynard's family is cursed by the devil-worshipping Black Order and she is marked for death by black magic on the eve of her eighteenth birthday. Dr. Payson Alden, the movies' first psychic detective, uses science to try and defeat the cult's evil spells, and is assisted by his friend Haji, a Hindu mystic. During the course of the 15 episodes of the serial, the clairvoyant Myra is assaulted by, among other supernatural menaces, astral demons, a fire elemental, even a "thought monster" brought to life by the malicious will of fifteen men, Levitation, crystal balls, automatic writing, mediums, witchcraft, a golden idol come to life, and many more bizarre elements which made movie history also figure into the story to make this a truly fascinating series that you will not want to miss. You will see scenes in this serial that for years people have thought first appeared in DRACULA or FRANKENSTEIN--MYRA beat them to the punch by 15 years as well as defining the "black-robed cult members performing magic rituals" movie motif which soon afterward appeared in serials such as THE MYSTERY OF 13 and THE TRAIL OF THE OCTOPUS and hasn't departed from cinema screens yet!

This is a series that cinema historians SHOULD have written about for years and Forrest J. Ackerman SHOULD have played up bigtime in FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND along with all the Universal horrors as it influenced all of them. But since it was not made by a major studio or re-released, and most of the Wharton films burned in a fire long ago, nothing was thought to remain of it. Well, we are changing that! Finally, after 94 years, THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA is reconstructed here in its entirety. Now, with 180 original photos from the serial, dozens of pages of incredibly rare "extras" including cast biographies, behind-the-scenes and publicity photos, and promotional items, and even unpublished photos from the unreleased "Voodoo" episode, banned by W. R. Hearst as too shocking for public viewing, you will be able to experience THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA as it was originally released, with numerous photos from each chapter all present to match the action. This is a VERY special project worth far more than the asking price and the KING KONG spider scene and LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT put together, due to the rarity of the groundbreaking and extremely influential material contained in it which no serial fan, classic horror aficionado, or classic cinema fan will want to miss. This isn't just one amazing lost scene, it's 15 episodes of phantasmagoria that's been hidden from view for almost a century. Will the publication of this volume change the way people look at classic serial and horror cinema history? YEAH. IT WILL. So be one of the first to own this treasure, to be available only at the Serial Squadron website. We look forward to offering this amazing volume of original material which will be a treasured addition to your cinema history and movie serial library.

Produced by the Mysteries of Myra Restoration Team: editor/designer Eric Stedman, historical consultant Terry Harbin, researcher David Sorochty, and typesetter Tracy Renee Burton, with original material from private collections, the Library of Congress, British Library, Princeton University Firestone Library, and Ithaca-Made Movies of Ithaca, New York, where the serial was originally filmed.

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6" x 9"400-page ookstore-quality trade paperback with color cover and black and white interior, spine about 1"if , heavily illustrated with over 200 ultra-rare and frequently full-page original photographs, introduction by Eric Stedman which provides observations and additional information about the restoration of the story and pictures, and about 40 pages of "extras" such as a 4-page history of the Wharton Studio, the serial's cast and production personnel, and a behind-the-scenes production photo and memorabilia album. Click the link above to view preview pages and to order.
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Same contents as above, with color wraparound dust jacket additional color images of the two existing MYRA posters and other memorabilia printed on the interior flaps.

NOW SOME OF THE BEST OF THE ORIGINAL CLIFFHANGER SERIALS CAN BE SEEN AGAIN! The first four Lost Serial Photonovels are finished and shipping now. Note: these are full bookstore-quality publications -- nice books! -- with glossy color covers and contain photographs and illustrations from the original serials in their proper place in the story, so you can experience the closest thing possible to having seen these serials, which now no one still living has, in a theater. An absolute must for serial completists. Click the blue links below for more information on these great lost serials including sample photos, discussion threads, and PDF previews.

THE BLACK BOX (Universal 1915) featuring Herbert Rawlinson
UNDER THE CRESCENT (Universal 1914) starring Ola Humphrey and Edward Sloman
THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE (Essanay 1916) with Edna Mayo and Henry B. Walthall
THE TREY O'HEARTS (1914) starring George Larkin, Cleo Madison and Edward Sloman

THE TOM TYLER STORY Mike Chapman and Bobby Copeland's book on the life and career of Tom Tyler is still available. Written with the help of the Tyler family, the 7 x 10 trade paperback contains about 125 pages and many photos. Most know Tyler made two terrific serials - portraying comic book characters:  The Phantom, and Captain Marvel. In addition he was the hero in many westerns - both silent and sound before becoming an accomplished character actor. The book contains lots of family info and photos; there's lots more detail and photos on Tyler's weightlifting, Los Angeles Athletic Club and AAU period; there's a bunch of photos of Tom and his wife Jeanne Martel, including some marriage photos; there's info on Tom's real estate business; there's a Tyler filmography; and you'll learn the real details about the medical problems which caused his death in 1954. Lots of new and interesting tidbits, and a good read. Regular price $22.00 - now $17.50 - (USA postage paid). Order from: Bobby Copeland, 104 Claremont, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-7114 Autographed by Bobby upon request. bobbycopeland@comcast.net

CAPES, CROOKS & CLIFFHANGERS: Heroic Serial Posters of the Golden Age By John E. Petty and Grey Smith, with a Foreword by Noel Neill Batman! Superman! Flash Gordon! The Green Hornet! Captain Marvel! All of these colorful characters, and many others from the comics, pulps, and radio, made their silver screen debuts as multi-part serials, in which the hero would face certain death at the end of each chapter, urging their fans to return week after week to continue their thrilling adventures. Now, you can relive these hair-raising chapterplays, and thrill to hundreds of images of rare and seldom-seen movie poster material, in this exciting new archival-quality 312-page full color book. DOWNLOAD SAMPLE PDF This book is complete and shipping now. $39.95. -- Order from this link

What's an audio DVD? Well, it's like a DVD entirely composed of extras that are audio-only. They hold dozens of hours worth of material, and are great to play on portable DVD players in the car or at home in your DVD player while you work or relax! You see the title of what's playing on the illustrated menu while it plays, and can refer to the printed list of contents on the convenient DVD insert. Many of the following titles have been restored to the best quality possible, and some of them contain up to 50 hours worth of content! The HORROR ARCHIVE, a 5-DVD set, contains 220 hours worth of audio horror -- that's almost 10 days worth of shows, if played straight through! Click on the DVD links to hear sample stories from each DVD!

ALL-STAR WESTERN THEATER (Archive Edition) 41 hours (85 episodes) of original stories featuring Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage with guests Johnny Mack Brown, Ken Curtis, Allan Lane, Dale Evans, Don "Red" Barry and many more.
The AVENGER(Restored Edition) Mysterious Shadow-like crime-fighter, written by Walter Gibson!
The Complete BLUE BEETLE (Restored Edition) Complete restored collection of one of the first super-heroes of the air!

THE SHADOW OF FU MANCHU (Restored Edition) 63 Programs
GREEN VALLEY LINE Serial (Archive Edition) Featuring Rollon Parker and John Todd. 26-episode old-time railroad serial in which big business and a crooked gang try to take over the railroad line that keeps Morristown alive. Bill Reed, the hero, must find out if his father Jacob is involved in the plots while keeping the Green Valley Line running. His girl Kerry and her Pop help out. Highly recommended for railroad buffs who'd like to spend a pleasant afternoon with the friendly folks down at the station.
HORROR ARCHIVE (Archive Edition) Unspeakably huge collection of horror stories, 5 DVD set
MASTERS OF HORROR (Restored Archive Edition) Fantastic collection of radio appearances of Karloff, Lugosi, Lorre, Price and Rathbone. One of our best-selling and most entertaining titles.
MONSTERS (Restored Archive Edition) The complete radio FRANKENSTEIN serial, werewolves, vampires, and much more
MOON OVER AFRICA Serial (Restored Edition) The atmospheric adventures of Professor Anton Edwards, his daughter Lorna, her fiance Jack Martin and Masai Prince N'Guru in the lost jungles of French Equatorial Africa. Presented complete in 13 double-length 20 minute chapters. Written by Talbot Mundy. Sound completely restored for the best-quality version of this serial available anywhere. Also includes restored versions of other African adventures including She, The Green Goddess (featuring Orson Welles), Obgobi, Pollock and the Porroh Man, and the classic Leinengen vs. the Ants (featuring William Conrad).
PIRATES - SEA ADVENTURES Treasure Island, the complete Voyage of the Scarlet Queen, MAGIC ISLAND, CRUISE OF THE POLL PARROT, PORTS OF CALL series and much more
THE ROY ROGERS SHOW (Archive Edition) 35 hours of original radio programs, including Night Riders, Black Gold, The Mysterious Puppet, Diamond Smuggling, Lawman's Badge, Roar of the River, and many more, from 1951-1953 featuring the admirable cowboy hero and his companions Dale Evans and Gabby Hayes, and Roy's trusted mount Trigger. Lots of music here also by the top-notch Western quartet the Sons of the Pioneers. 76 programs.
CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (Archive Edition) Basil Rathbone (and sometimes Tom Conway) and Nigel Bruce in half-hour Holmes stories
SWORDS OF ADVENTURE / THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL Robin Hood, Three Musketeers, Knights of the Round Table and more swashbuckling adventures, including 63 Programs from the 1950s syndicated radio series starring Marius Goring, who also played the title character on TV. It is 1792 and the streets of Paris are awash in blood. Sir Percy Blakeney, an English gentleman who poses as a fop assembles a secret society to rescue the falsely accused from the guillotine during the "reign of terror." His identity known only to his agents, the rest of society, and his arch enemy, French Republican Chauvelin -- know of him only as "The Scarlet Pimpernel."
TARZAN AUDIO DRAMA COLLECTION: RADIO SERIALS & TARZAN, LORD OF JUNGLE (Archive Edition) TARZAN OF THE APES, and two other serials, one featuring James (King Thun) Pierce, and the more sophisticated 1950s half-hour TARZAN, LORD OF THE JUNGLE programs.
TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS (Archive Edition) 59 programs, 29 hours of crime dramas featuring the Texas Rangers.

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Welcome to the Serial Squadron, created by artist/writer/director Eric Stedman (aka Dr. Grood) in 1998 as a place for fans of classic cliffhangers to read or share information about radio, TV and silent and sound movie serials and to publish related books, CDs and DVDs on the subject -- the first major website dealing with the clliffhanger serial, the most comprehensive, popular and well-regarded ever since, and the only one that takes it seriously as a legitimate art form!

Here you will find the sharpest and highest quality classic movie serial DVDs sold anywhere, including exclusive restorations of THE LONE RANGER, THE LONE RANGER RIDES AGAIN, KING OF THE MOUNTIES, THE MASKED RIDER and much more, many developed with the help of generous Squadron members and cinema fans who have contributed to them for the benefit of all! We also produce the world's only annual all-cliffhanger film festival, SerialFest, a not-for-profit club-supported event which premieres new serial releases every year and raises money for new acquisitions of rare serial films and transfers, and recently have even begun shooting and recording partial or complete re-creations of lost serials and developing new original serial DVD projects.

These are the originals, the first superhero ever to fly across the silver screen -- the first screen appearances of Batman, the Lone Ranger, Dick Tracy and many more, the first Emperor of the Universe to be defeated by a young blond space hero, brunette Princess, and giant fuzzy ally, The first black-masked villain with white-suited stormtroopers to fly a wedge-shaped airship. The first Mr. Jones, whip-cracking hero, and cliffhanging adventure set in Casablanca, The first helmeted hero in a flying suit, the first girl reporter series, the first major film to deal with aspects of the paranormal in the present-day, early roles by John Wayne, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and so much more.

The Serial Squadron is a group of hard-working, dedicated staff members and volunteers, supported by film historians and restorers, writers, actors, artists, researchers, collectors and professionals in the current entertainment industry dedicated to releasing as much interesting and sometimes historical cliffhanger-related material as we can provide for fans of fhe serial form.

We do not allow hype, spam, or links to unlicensed DVDs in our forums, or endorse racist, ethnocentrist, misogynist, sadist or hostile points of view here. Nor do we root for the "bad guys." We watch serials in installments as they were meant to be seen and recognize and appreciate them as unique examples of the art of film melodrama which include flaws as did most films of their time but also at first endorsed the rights of women during a time before they even had the vote, then developed into the fantasies of children growing up in a world at war and have continued to influence filmmaking ever since.

We are not so much serial "collectors" here but serial "enjoyers" who in spite of any flaws they may have appreciate the amazing stunt work, innovations in editing, performances of the underpaid actors, and stories about the production of the cinema equivalent of golden age comic books.

We are also here to share, not to take things that don't belong to us or try and dominate the conversation on the forums, in the chat room or elsewhere. Please enjoy your visit with us and help us keep the Squadron clubhouse clean and restore order after having undergone attacks from serial villains by keeping your comments cordial, calm and constructive in the chat room and on the forums.

We are out to show you the best time possible with our restored and remastered DVDs, Audio DVDs, and Books, keeping in mind entertainment value, historical value and also that most serials after 1930 or so were made for children and some could still be watched by them today. We also sponsor and endorse worthy new works that keep the serial form alive in a new milennium.

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