Based in 1824 mexico, zorro leads a fighting force to battle the mysterious don del oro, who plans to become emperor of mexico. Zorros fighting legion is a 1939 republic pictures film serial consisting of twelve chapters starring reed hadley as. Made in a period when the studios could still field a large cast, this one has wall to wall action throughout its 12 chapters. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing zorros fighting legion near you. Chapter 12 unmasked by john english, william witney. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Franciscos partner recognized zorro as the hidalgo don diego vega, then ask him to take over the fighting legion as his alterego zorro. Republics big spanish fort and their hacienda set, seen in many other bwesterns and serials, make a perfect backdrop for other scenes, while iversons ranch provides the setting for.
Zorro fighting legion was made before stock footage ruled american serials and is still as exciting as when it was first released. Gallery of 17 movie poster and cover images for zorros fighting legion 1939. My initial disappointment with these dvds was likely due to a recent viewing of vcis superb transfer of republics 1940 serial king of the royal mounted. You make recognize them from a certain spielberg film made 43 years later. Zorros fighting legion is a 12 chapter serial film from 1929 that was made by republic pictures. Zorros fighting legion was republics second zorro serial following the excellent modern day the 1930sset zorro rides again and is the best of the lot.
During the 30s and 40s republic pictures made several serials and one color feature film featureing pulp hero zorro or some other variant on the hero. No longer available for purchase, this marvelous restoration of zorros fighting legion is a real treasure. Zorros fighting legion is visually striking even when the heroes arent in actual danger. This one flows so well that it is very hard to stop watching it after each chapter.
Chapter 6 zorro to the rescue by john english, william witney. Zorros fighting legion movie serial message boards. Media in category zorro s fighting legion the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The score by william lava and others is remarkable.
The legend of zorro was played out in several serials. Zorros fighting legion part4 the bridge of peril video. Zorros fighting legion page 7 movie serial message boards. Zorros fighting legion desert island public domain film. Watch zorros fighting legion permanent record on dailymotion. Directed for republic pictures by the dynamic duo of serials john english and william whitney, zorros fighting legion is a riproaring good time. The plot revolves around his alterego don diegos fight against the evil don del oro. Here are two amazing stunts from the 1938 serial zorros fighting legion. Zorros fighting legion 1939 zorros fighting legion. The copy of the serial posted here was digitally remastered by the serial squadron. The legendary masked swordsman zorro dodges a variety of deathtraps, in his effort to thwart the insidious plan of armoured bad guy don del oro to rule mexico.
Zorros fighting legion serial episode six 1939 youtube. Its one of the best zorro serials and one of the best serials ever made, period. Zorro western starring alain delon, full movie, english, free classic feature film youtube movies duration. Zorros fighting legion 2009 the masked avenger reed hadley forms an army to protect mexican gold shipments. Chapter 11 face to face by john english, william witney. Zorros whip may have seem to be 50 feet long, but some of the stunts were prepared in advance. High resolution movie poster image for zorros fighting legion 1939. To capitalize on the popularity of the disney zorro circa 1960, zorros fighting legion was reissued to theaters for matinee showings. We had soldiers, renegade whites, hostile indians and the legion. Overview of zorros fighting legion, 1939, directed by william witney, with reed hadley, sheila darcy, william corson, at turner classic movies. The original videos are freely available at and other sites.
In some serials, zorro was present in only the title, such as zorros black whip, where zorro makes no appearance reed hadley stars in zorros fighting legion but in this serial, zorros fighting legion, zorro takes a starring role. There is a number of suspects as to who was really behind of the mask of don del oro. Chapter 7 fugitive by john english, william witney. Film vostfr home action western zorros fighting legion 1939 zorros fighting legion 1939 a 6. The mysterious don del oro lord of gold, an idol of the yaqui indians, plans to take over the gold and become emperor. Zorros fighting legion is a 1937 serial film in which the masked hero leads a fighting force against a villain who plots the conquest of the republic of mexico.
Zorros fighting legion is a 1939 republic pictures film serial consisting of twelve chapters starring reed hadley as zorro and directed by william witney and john english. The only hope for the fledgling republic of mexico is zorros fighting legion. Decades before the advent of the multiplexes, my friends and i went every sat for another installment of this exciting serial. Zorros fighting legion contains everything a serial buff could imagine. Zorros fighting legion is a 12chapter serial released by republic pictures in 1939, directed by william witney and john english.
There is no need to strike a video down when you can get it removed within. We specialize in providing high broadcastquality movie files to streaming web sites, dvd distributors, cable and tv stations, ad agencies and schools. Media for the 44 united states film serial zorros fighting legion. The fencing leaves much to be desired but you cant have everything. Zorros fighting legion 1939 the masked hero leads a fighting force to fight a villian who plots the conquest of the republic of mexico.
With a rousing chorus of house composer william lavas we ride. Release dates 12 also known as aka 19 release dates usa 16 december 1939. Zorros fighting legion has all of the elements that made for top cliffhanger action. Chapter 1 golden god by john english, william witney. Reed hadley, whose mellifluous voice was usually used for playing smooth villains, is perfectly cast here as the. Publication date 1939 usage public domain topics serial, cliffhanger publisher republic pictures corporation. Zorros fighting legion 1939 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Zorros fighting legion 1939 movie stills and photos. Zorros fighting legion by john english, william witney. Fighting legion is serial making at its best and rarely does the action seem repetative. No longer available for purchase, this marvelous restoration of zorros fighting legion is a. If you want your movie film removed, then please just contact me asap and i will remove the video in less than 24 hours. Everything just comes together in this serial to make it very exciting and entertaining.
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