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Batman - The Complete 1943 Movie Serial Collection |  | Director: Lambert Hillyer
Actors: Lewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish, Shirley Patterson, George Robotham
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  60 reviews
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 259 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: COLD11929D
UPC: 043396119291
EAN: 0043396119291
Theatrical Release Date: April 15, 1943
Release Date: October 18, 2005
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Product Description
Relive the adventures of gothams greatest superheroes in the thrilling 1943 series that started it all! join the superheroes for all 15 episodes of crime fighting adventures. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 07/22/2008 Run time: 260 minutes
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 The first Batman ever October 17, 2009
A. Gheuens (Belgium)
If your are a Batman fan get this box its wicked .
Its like you are swinged back in time to a old movie theatre
Good quality , awesome serie
Cheers Albert
 Below avg. serial but view with caution August 23, 2009
John J. Ryan
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This serial is in my opinion below avg.in production values/acting for this genre.Fans will probably still enjoy it but the caution involved is that this picture was made during WW2 when anger and outrage against the Japanese was the rule and not the exception.Racism may have made it easier,the Germans (read Nazis)got their share of it but it didnt seem as vehement.I have had an argument,a civil one,about many of these WW2 films with people who believe they should be burned or at least locked away somewhere (to what end they dont seem to know).My view is that they should be viewed as products of their time and do present the prevalent opinion during the war.They also served the propaganda/morale need as well.If a buyer cant watch this picture objectivly,and others like it they will probably be better off not ordering it. Again,the serial itself is below average.
 Holy Political Correctness Batman! July 15, 2009
D. Reed (Elkton, MD USA)
The first Batman movie (or serial) is good but not as entertaining as the sequel six years later. First the plot; made during WWII, besides just being a superhero adventure, it also serves as American propaganda for the war effort. So for those of you who find it "offensive" for how we percieved the Japanese (especially after they bombed Pearl Harbor) obviously don't know their American history. Now onto the acting; Lewis Wilson is by far the second worst Batman (but does a considerably better job than George Clooney). I couldn't stand his Boston accent whenever he was talking. Douglas Croft as Robin is also laughable but again is better than Chris O'Donnell. And since Robin still was still in his "no pants" phase of his career, you can clearly tell when Croft's stunt double is being used. J. Carrol Naish's Dr. Daka was a good villain for his time and was a very sinister character when compared to the Wizard (the villain of the sequel). Shirley Patterson as Linda Page is your typical damsel in distress but at least they used Bruce's current love interest at the time in the comics. Like Michael Caine's Alfred, William Austin's version is given much more to do than later actors who've played the part in the films, although he is mainly used comic relief. All in all, it is an entertaining piece but it can feel slow in some places.
The Real Batman Begins Movie June 4, 2009
J. Moore (Jonesville, NC USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the first time Batman & Robin were ever brought to the big screen.We have an excellent cast of actors playing the various roles. Lewis Wilson as Batman isn't bad at all. So I have to wonder why he faded away from a film career after doing this serial? Douglas Croft is great as Robin the Boy Wonder. He looks the part right down to his thick curly hair. The story concerns Batman & Robin's battles with Dr. Tito Daka. Dr. Daka is a Japanese villain who is in America for the war effort. Seems he has invented a huge gun to mass destruct the USA. His weapon is powered by radium. Among his many other talents Dr. Daka is capable of making men into zombies! By chapter 15 Batman & Robin have caught up with him & put an end to his treachery. Great fun! Enjoy!
Very entertaining! May 2, 2009
PB
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Personally, I like any comic book hero made into a movie serial. But this is one of the best! Thank goodness we don't have to watch it on those old VHS tapes anymore. This DVD will make you feel like it's 1943 again and you're watching Batman help out in World War 2! You'll love the diabolical deathtraps that the evil Dr. Daka has waiting for his victims!
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