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Date Posted: 21:50:19 11/19/09 Thu
Author: Tim
Subject: Re: Rating the Flash Gordon Trilogy
In reply to: Rick 's message, "Rating the Flash Gordon Trilogy" on 05:39:15 11/19/09 Thu

Flash Gordon (1936) is my fave. Timeless and imaginative, brimming with fast-paced action and entertainment, it's like a comic book come to life. And what a cast of supporting characters, including King Vultan, Prince Thun and King Kala. I would surmise that FG 36 is the best fantasy/science fiction serial ever made, although I have certainly not seen all of them.

As for numbers two and three on my list, I will call it a draw between Trip to Mars and Conquers the Universe.

I prefer Jean Rogers as Dale Arden in Trip to Mars to Carol Hughes in Conquers the Universe, although both ladies do a fine job.

Trip to Mars has Queen Azura, the Clay People and the amazing array of gadgets cited by Officer Torch. Conquers the Universe has the best dialogue of all three serials, plus an influential Star Wars-like musical score, and is generally the most sophisticated entry in the trilogy.

But really, I would give anyone the same advice that Flash Gordon stalwarts Commander Rick, Officer Torch and Prince Barin gave me about this time last year...watch all three!

Sergeant Tim

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