Flash Gordon (movie serial) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Flash Gordon |
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| Directed by | Frederick Stephani |
| Produced by | Henry MacRae |
| Written by | Basil Dickey Ella O'Neill George H. Plympton Frederick Stephani |
| Starring | Buster Crabbe Jean Rogers Charles B. Middleton Priscilla Lawson Frank Shannon |
| Cinematography | Jerome Ash Richard Fryer |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 6 April 1936 |
| Running time | 245 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Flash Gordon is an exciting science fiction movie series from 1936. It was the very first movie adventure for the famous hero, Flash Gordon. This character came from a popular comic strip by Alex Raymond. This series was also the first of its kind in science fiction movies! The story follows Flash Gordon on his first trip to the faraway planet Mongo. There, he faces off against the super evil Emperor Ming the Merciless.
Meet the Characters and Cast
Many talented actors brought these characters to life. Buster Crabbe played the brave space adventurer, Flash Gordon. Jean Rogers was his loyal friend, Dale Arden. The brilliant scientist, Dr. Zarkov, was played by Frank Shannon. And the scary Emperor Ming the Merciless was played by Charles B. Middleton. Ming's daughter, Princess Aura, was played by Priscilla Lawson.
Why This Movie is Important
Why is Flash Gordon still important today? In 1996, this movie series was chosen for a special honor. The Library of Congress in the United States picked it for the National Film Registry. This means it's considered very important for its culture, history, or beauty. It will be saved forever!
More Adventures Await
If you enjoyed this adventure, there's more! A sequel called Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars came out in 1938. It continued the exciting story of Flash Gordon and his friends.
