Making use of considerable new flying footage, the serial opens with an impressive dirigible crash. The film transfer and dvd authoring was done by the serial squadron in 2005 and the latter has combined with hermitage to distribute the dvd through more conventional retail avenues. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery not available. This was actually a followup to universals 1934 tailspin tommy serial. The picture was the 96th of the 7 serials released by the studio the 28th of which to be made with sound. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery 1935 was the first title released from this batch, with the red rider 1934 and the roaring west 1935 to follow in may and the vanishing shadow 1934 in june. A 12episode serial in which tailspin tommy evades volcanoes, antiaircraft shells, and time bombs as he foils a plan by corrupt profiteers to steal an islands oil reserves. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery cliffhanger. With clark williams, jean rogers, delphine drew, noah beery jr a 12episode serial in which tailspin tommy evades volcanoes, antiaircraft shells, and time bombs as he foils a plan by corrupt profiteers to steal an islands oil reserves.
Tailspin tommy was a comic strip in the 1930s so when universal pictures decided to release this serial it put the kids fannies in the shows every saturday afternoon to watch one chapter at a time for the next 12 weeks. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery the files of. The smashing successor to the smashing serial is herefar greater than tailspin tommy with more adventures, thrills, excitement and mystery. On the eve of the systems delivery, a treasonous group of spies kidnaps tommy to force the plans out of him. He was portrayed by maurice murphy in the 12episode 1934 movie serial tailspin tommy. The serial tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 follows universals tailspin tommy 1934. Not seen the first serial, but im pleased to say the 35 serial was better then those crappy tailspin tommy feature films monogram made in 1939. Apr, 2018 a pilot invents a revolutionary bombtargeting system, but before he can deliver it to the us air force, he is kidnapped by criminals who want to sell his plans to a foreign power. Tailspin tommy is back in a second explosive serial filled with nonstop action, nailbiting suspense, thrilling stunts, and unbelievable special effects. This blb has many pages which whitman artists forgot to remove the temporary page numbers.
The role of tommys copilot skeeter was handled by character actor milburn stone, best known as doc adams on the gunsmoke tv series of the 50s and 60s. Tommy and skeeter try to foil an unscrupulous plan concocted by manuel casmetto and horace raymore to steal nazi islands valuable oil. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery 1935 allmovie. He was an actor, known for tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935, werewolf of london 1935 and transient lady 1935. Will tommys adventure be over before it even begins. The equalizer 2 is one film many of us have been waiting for. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 full cast. Presented on bluray courtesy of vci entertainment and mvd visual, tailspin tommy in the great air mystery makes for a nice release. Clark williams was born on may 14, 1906 in truro, nova scotia, canada as leander james crowe. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery fails to rank among the most memorable of universals early1930s serials, lacking as it does the fierce gunfights and sense of continual danger that permeated rustlers of red dog, the intense dramatics of the vanishing shadow, or the unusual emphasis on characterization of the red rider or the first. Dec 31, 2017 tailspin tommy in the great air mystery, universals last 1935 effort, was a definite improvement on west, though less interesting than the first tailspin tommy chapterplay. Overall, tailspin tommy in the great air mystery is a rousing yet silly serial with plenty of action and clever cliffhangers. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery the files of jerry.
Very popular and in 1935 they released a sequel tailspin tommy and the great air mystery. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery remastered on ccvideo. The plot of tailspin tommy concerns a conflict over a government airmail contract. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery vci entertainment. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 movie serial stars. Overview a 12episode serial in which tailspin tommy evades volcanoes, antiaircraft shells, and time bombs as he foils a plan by corrupt profiteers to steal an islands oil reserves. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 movie posters. Of course, the main draw is the aerial action, which is for the most part exciting and not hard to follow, and there are several welldone action set pieces. Sep 30, 20 tailspin tommy in the great air mystery fails to rank among the most memorable of universals early1930s serials, lacking as it does the fierce gunfights and sense of continual danger that permeated rustlers of red dog, the intense dramatics of the vanishing shadow, or the unusual emphasis on characterization of the red rider or the first. Ace pilot tailspin tommy has invented a groundbreaking new bomb targeting system that will revolutionize the air force. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery 1935 rotten tomatoes.
Ray taylor tommy and pals fly to nazil island in the pacific to help a group of honest businesspeople protect oil reserves from takeover. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery passed 3h 56min action, adventure, comedy 21 october 1935 usa a 12episode serial in which tailspin tommy evades volcanoes, antiaircraft shells, and time bombs as he foils a plan by corrupt profiteers to steal an islands oil reserves. Helen brown turned up as the eponymous heros mother in tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935, but disappears after the first chapters introductory sequence. Complete selection of dvds from vci home video magic lantern. Directed by lew landers and produced by milton gatzert, the serial t was the 97th serial of the 7 released by that studio and the 24th with sound.
Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery is a 1935 universal serial, sequel to the tailspin tommy serial, with clark williams, jean rogers, pat obrien and noah beery jr. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery dvd, 2008 for. Another 12chapter serial, tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935, starred clark williams in the title role. Tailspin tommy and his fellow pilots foil a plot by a group of corrupt businessmen who were bent on stealing the oil reserves from nazil island. Army fliers for the newlyformed sky patrol,a branch of the army reserves which. These were the first two sound serials to be adapted from a comicstrip franchise, and their relative success probably paved the way for the same studio, universal, to do flash gordon a year later. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery serial parts 1.
These were the first two sound serials to be adapted from a comicstrip franchise, and their relative success probably paved the way for the same studio. During the 1930s, the promise of freedom and adventure in the skies fueled an entire subgenre of aviationthemed comic strips, books, and movies. Tailspin tommy is back in a second explosive serial, based on the cartoon strip by hal forrest. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery movie serial stars. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery remastered on. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery is a twelveepisode 1935 universal movie serial based on the tailspin tommy comic strip by hal forrest and starring clark williams, jean rogers and.
Character actress helen brown and tailspin tommy in the. Hermitage hill media has just released the 12chapter 1935 universal serial tailspin tommy in the great air mystery. This is a transition book between big little books and better little books. Browne, bryant washburn, belle daube, john davidson, harrison. It wouldnt be a surprise to learn that there arent too many movie lovers familiar with tailspin tommy. Tommy and skeeter try to foil an unscrupulous plan concocted by manuel casmetto and horace raymore to steal nazi island s valuable oil reserves. Tailspin tommy is a 12episode 1934 universal film serial based on the tailspin tommy comic strip by hal forrest. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 the movie.
The serial squadron cliffhanger movie serial archive. Despite the brief screen time, she actually managed to achieve screen billing. Tailspin tommy was an air adventure comic strip about a youthful pilot, tailspin tommy tomkins sometimes spelled tompkins. The 12part serial, tailspin tommy in the great air mystery, is the second of the tailspin serials. Finally, theres the second and last of the tailspin tommy serials, tailspin tommy in the great air mystery. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery cliffhanger serial. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in store pickup. Selznick produced this lavish adaptation of mark twains book detailing the exploits of tom sawyer and his pals in hannibal, missouri.
Character actress helen brown and tailspin tommy in the great. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery dvd, 2008 for sale. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery is a twelveepisode 1935 universal movie serial based on the tailspin tommy comic strip by. Filmed just a year later, tailspin tommy in the great air mystery is a much more typical serial, focused on a single plot. They list the blurays of red rider and roaring west as if theyre currently available. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery universal, 1935, 12 ch. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 directed by ray.
Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery bluray release date. Tommy tompkins known as tailspin tommy and played by clark williams and his pal skeeter milligan noah beery jr work for three point airlines. No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to tailspin tommy in the great air. As a young boy in the 1930s i tried to see each of the chapters of this movie serial. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery remastered. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery is a 12episode 1935 universal movie serial based on the tailspin tommy comic strip by hal forrest and starring clark williams, jean rogers and noah beery, jr. Don casmettos halfbrother, manuel herbert heywood, has a base on the opposite end of the island, and. A pilot invents a revolutionary bombtargeting system, but before he can deliver it to the us air force, he is kidnapped by criminals who want to sell his plans to a foreign power. Tailspin tommy and the great air mystery 1935 rotten. Tommy and skeeter try to foil an unscrupulous plan concocted by manuel casmetto and horace raymore to steal nazi islands valuable oil reserves.
Tailspin tommy flew into movie theaters throughout the 1930s. Originally illustrated by hal forrest and initially distributed by john neville wheelers bell syndicate and then by united feature syndicate, the strip had a 14year run from may 21, 1928 to march 15, 1942. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery, universals last 1935 effort, was a definite improvement on west, though less interesting than the first tailspin tommy chapterplay. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 sees our three cheerful pilots foiling a conspiracy in the latin american country of nazil, where american gangsters have conspired with an usurper to steal the countrys oil reserves. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 jean rogers and clark williams in tailspin tommy in the. The front cover confirms that the serial has been remastered in 2k from the original. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery big little books. Not before, however, serving tommy and his sidekick skeeter a plate of homemade fried chicken. Shop tailspin tommy and the great air mystery dvd at best buy. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 directed. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 directed by. The gang, learning of tommys efforts to stop them, attack him with everything they have including antiaircraft guns, bombs, and even a volcano.
Jan 25, 2018 tailspin tommy tompkins and skeeter milligan are training young u. The serial squadron is a multimedia archive the home on the web of the original male and female cinema action heroes, and our goal is to preserve and restore and make available for viewing or study the jungle, mystery, western and scifi cliffhangers that inspired star wars and the hollywood superhero blockbusters of today. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery bluray release date december 11, 2018. Gallery of 2 movie poster and cover images for tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935. He died on february, 1989 in carmel, california, usa. First time available in a new, totally remastered from the or. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 documentaries. Trader tom of the china seas republic, 1954, 12 ch. Buy tailspin tommy in the great air mystery dvd remastered at.
Red circle media presents another exciting production from universal studios tailspin tommy the great air mystery the smashing successor to the smashing serial is herefar greater than tailspin tommy with more adventures, thrills, excitement and mystery. Audiences in 1935 would have to wait a whole week to find out in subsequent chapters of tailspin tommy in the great air mystery. Vci entertainment and universal pictures presents hal forrests comic strip creation tailspin tommy and the great air mystery 5 march 1935 dolby digitally remastered a 12episode serial in which tailspin tommy evades volcanoes, antiaircraft shells, and time bombs as he foils a plan by corrupt profiteers to steal an islands oil reserves loaded with dozens of action sequences. The first of four monogram films based on hal forrests comic strip, tailspin tommy, mystery plane was a showcase for some talented people who went on to greater acclaim. Tailspin tommy the great air mystery cliffhanger serial 12.
In this adventure serial, tailspin tommy discovers that a gang of profiteers are out to steal an islands oil reserves. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery 1935 blogger. Cult film tv 27 documentary 27 double features 38 drama 85 horror 39 international 26 movies 242. All are 2k scans from 35mm fine grain film masters. Unable to turn his back on either, tailspin tommy risks everything on a heartstopping plan. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery is a 12chapter 1935 universal aviation adventure serial. Tailspin tommy in the great air mystery is a 12episode 1935 universal movie serial based on the tailspin tommy comic strip by hal forrest and starring clark. First in flight the serials of universal the files of. A 12episode serial in which tailspin tommy evades volcanoes, antiaircraft shells, and time bombs as he foils.