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I enjoyed both DVDs 📀. The first one is the first time you see Batman on the big screen. It was made during WW2. Some great escapes. The second one you'll see Commissioner Gordon and Vicky Vale for the first time along with the bat signal for the first time. You'll also see 👀 Batman fight The Lone Ranger well one of the actors who played him John Hart in chapter 2. Great escapes especially chapter 10 going into chapter 11 where it seems Batman meets his demise but they do a good swerve to save him. Also a good swerve on the identity of The Masked Wizard. If you're a fan of Batman movie serials or both I'd recommend this DVD 📀 set.
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The Gotham City serials are classic tales that forever changed the Batman mythos. From the introduction of the Batcave and Batmobile to a permanent redesign of Alfred Pennyworth, it's impossible to say that these stories aren't important. They're also quite engaging, which is always a nice plus. There are, however, some things that should be noted. As time moves on and cultural norms change, we redefine what we consider appropriate. Since these stories were done in the 40's there are some scenes that might be considered incorrect today. For example, there is a scene where Batman approaches the villain of one serial and exclaims "a jap!" before punching the man. This particular slur is used multiple times. Of course we must accept history for what it was and this is no reason not to view the stories as long as you aren't bothered by it. You should also note that they don't feature any recognizable villains unfortunately. The enemies of these tales were original creations made for the silver screen and, sadly, aren't that interesting. As a whole though, this set is great for any diehard Batman fan who wants to see the hero's earliest adventures. They are engaging, entertaining, and exciting, which is more than enough for me.Read full review
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Nice video quality. Easy to maneuver menu. Two collections of early batman series. Batman was enjoyable. Robin looks 43, but I get the idea. Good shows. Fun to watch. I particularly like he first Lincoln. Also, nice to see how much has stayed true over the years.
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This is a cool trip down memory lane ! First disc is the complete 15 episodes of the BATMAN matinees from 1943, the second disc is also the complete 15 episodes of the Batman & Robin serie from 1949. Around 10 hours of family fun . Enjoy !
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Just great! The bat shadows in the bat cave are precious! Great special effects! A glorious cliffhanger! Both serials in one package.
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