This book is a nostalgic look at the excitement of childhood Saturdays at the movies from 1929 to 1956. It includes characters like Flash Gordon and his array of rocketships, monsters and weaponry; Captain Marvel who saved the day by often throwing his opponents off roofs; Dr. Manyus, the scientific genius who invented a serum to make black men white; and Spy Smasher, the enemy of Nazi Germany. From the first sound serial, The ace of Scotland Yard (1929) to the last, Blazing the Overland Trail (1956), the era of movie serials is documented with dates, cast lists, directors, producers and plots. It includes serials such as: Batman, Dick Tracy, Lost City, The Green Archer, Deadwood Dick, Zorro Rides Again, The Masked Marvel, Buck Rogers, Jungle Girl, The Lone Ranger, Drums of Fu Manchu, Terry and the Pirates and more.