Green Hornet, The: 75th Anniversary Original Serials Collector's Set

The Green Hornet character was created in 1936 for a radio show (where it is stated he is the grand-nephew of The Lone Ranger). After that, he would go on to star in 2 serials, this is those serials. First is The Green Hornet, from 1940. Second is The Green Hornet Strikes Again, from 1941. After these, the creator of the 1966 Batman tv series, William Dozier, would create a Green Hornet tv series later that same year. The Green Hornet would also guest star on the Batman tv series. There was a short film in 2006. And then a hilarious movie in 2011 starring Seth Rogen. As for these serials, they are great and I recommend adding this piece of history to your collection.

I didn’t realize this was so good or I would’ve purchased it a long time ago... I only ever saw the Green Hornet on that one crossover episode of Batman and then that movie which was a little too comedic... I’m hoping the sequel movie will be a little more dramatic like this movie serial... by the way, I’m hoping for a tv series dvd/blu-ray release timed to come out with the sequel movie. Anyway, I digress... this movie serial is probably one of the best I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen so many... loved it... I recommend it to any and all movie serial fans...

I am a collector of Serials and I must say I give credit to VCI and Universal for producing a very nice and clear print of this 13 chapter serial. The serial was filmed in 1939 and released in 1940 starring Gordon Jones. The plot is to expose different rackets that have overpowered the city and the leading newspaper editor takes upon himself as the "The Green Hornet" to do away with the syndicate. The "Green Hornet" has a faithful cohort called "Kato" played by Keye Luke. Truly, this is a great action packed serial to add to your collection. I found the price to be very reasonable and will find other serials that have been updated to pristine clarity.

While many serials feature scene-after-scene of fisticuffs and shoot-'em-ups, this series is unique: the Green Hornet uses a non-lethal weapon: a gas gun which shoots a puff of knockout gas in the face of the bad guy, instantly dropping him to the floor. Occasionally, Kato, inventor and the Hornet's goggled-driver, employs the less technical chop to the back of the neck. Of course the racketeers prefer lethal weapons. . . .Each episode ends with a catastrophic event, putting the Green Hornet in peril; these are known as cliffhangers. One of the charms of these old serials is the humorous resolutions to each predicament at the beginning of the following chapter. For the Green Hornet, in nearly every case, he survives by a good luck and a dash of nonsense. . . .For example, in one episode, the Green Hornet hides in a closet. He hastily removes his mask and Green Hornet garb. On a high shelf behind him is a large jar of acid. The man, pursuing the Hornet, fires bullets through the closet door shattering the acid jar which fills the closet with a cloud of corrosive vapor. . . .. . . .Fortunately, this closet has a window; he tosses his Green Hornet disguise out the window. He drops to the floor just as the door opens. The man, who opened the door, is chagrined to discover the man he was shooting at was his boss Mr. Britt Reid! Happily, his boss stands up, no worse for wear ... and the acid fumes - no problem! Lucky!Picture (DVDs 1 & 2): 3, occasional graininess and other minor defects; (DVDs 3 & 4): 3 to 3.5. Subtitles: none. Extras: Photo Gallery; Keye Luke Bio (written); Before & After Restoration (very short); Green Hornet Facts & Trivia (written, interesting); 2 Green Hornet Radio Plays.

Here I was telling my hubby about the first dvd and how he would like it, but he understood The green lantern. Once that was done, he sat and watched the first episode, he liked it also. It arrived in good condition, take care everyone!

Before there was Superman or Batman, there was the Green Hornet. In the two serials included in this set, Britt Reid/The Green Hornet takes out one criminal syndicate after another. Very good representation of serials of this era. Lots of action, fights, explosions, near misses, gun play, but not in the graphic style portrayed today. Quality DVD presentation. Our family loves old classic tv and movies and this one did not disappoint. If you are not familiar with serials of the B & W era, you should be aware that there are some repetitive car scenes, but you have to remember when these came out people went to see them at the theater a week apart-not one right after the other as we now can with a DVD. Enjoy it for the time in which it was made and it only adds to the excellence of this 75th Anniversary Collector's Set of The Green Hornet!

I was not aware that a Green Hornet movie was ever made let alone a serial. I knew about the radio show. Anyway, this serial I have to say is quite good. I was,nt disippointed at all. The action , and thrilling cliffhangers at the end of each chapter was pretty good. Now the BADDEST thing in it is The Black Beauty. Man, is that one HELL of a vehicle. ......FAST!!! None of that speed up the camera stuff thats in earlier serials. Thoses sharp, SHARP turns I wish I can do.Never mind it did,nt all those rockets and scaners or even a phone in it. It was all so very cool. Hey, what do you expect for the 1940 ,s ???? I also was surprised to see Kato use a Karate chop now and then in this one. Way before Bruce Lee was ever concieved. Very good . When I heard that a serial of the Hornet was made back in the 40,s I had to jump on it.....and I,m pleased I did.

The picture quality was not great and the story line was not as good as it was on prime time. I ended up going to sleep on the film. Not the sellers vault. It was delivered on time and I would buy from them again. Don’t waste your money

As expected

Got it .-)

this still lived upto my expectations very enjoyable,recomend to every one,Again rember them being shown at the cinama on saturday mornings.

Good quality picture

Like Sky Raiders, you can't expect to see special effects like you will see in the movies today.The film has not aged very well. The stories are well made but if you want to show them to the younger generation, they won't be interested.