Product Details

• Actors: Eduardo Ciannelli, Robert Wilcox, William Newell, C. Montague Shaw, Ella Neal
• Directors: John English, William Witney
• Writers: Barney A. Sarecky, Franklin Adreon, Joseph F. Poland, Norman S. Hall, Ronald Davidson
• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 2
• Studio: Republic Pictures
• VHS Release Date: May 30, 1995
• Run Time: 266 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300208788
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,827 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Super serial, June 2, 2000

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Paul M. Dellinger (Wytheville, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mysterious Doctor Satan [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Legend has it that this was going to be the first Superman serial, but negotiations between Republic and DC broke down (Columbia would later do two Superman serials, with cartoon flying sequences). So the villain, clever enough to checkmate even the Man of Steel, was elevated to title status and a hero of the Masked Marvel mode replaced him. The result is still fine, with heroine Ella Neal retaining the "Lois" name and secondary heroine Dorothy Hebert showing riding and stunting expertise that makes you wish you saw more of her. After seeing Republic's outstanding Captain Marvel serial, though, one wonders what Superman would be like with the studios special effects experts.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Cliffhanger!, September 1, 1999

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This review is from: Mysterious Doctor Satan [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This wonderfully produced, unusually well-acted (for a serial) benefits by the bravura performance of legendary bad boy Eduardo Cianelli. His voice alone in this one chills the soul, his dark eyes are filled with evil. He's suave, dapper, and completely beleivable as that 'Mysterious Doctor Satan.' Equally as good, though, is now forgotten B-actor Robert Wilcox. He was once married, believe it or not, to tragic saturated alcoholic/actress Diana Barrymore. But since he was also reputed to be an alcoholic, this probably contributed to his fast demise. But in this serial, he's wonderful. Wilcox possessed a haunting, deep voice. Doll-faced Ella Neal is also a perfect 40s heroine. She's so pretty, slender and surreal that she's perfect as the heroine. The robot isn't all that sinister but the William Witney-John English direction keeps this masterpice racing along with a terific score by (I may be wrong) Cy Feur. This great matinee entertainment deserves to be on the shelf of any nostalgia buff and ardent fan of Republic Serials!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Best, March 9, 2001

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Michael L. Hiller "Master of the Obscure" (North Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mysterious Doctor Satan [VHS] (VHS Tape)

For Anyone looking for the Saturday Afternoon serial at it's Finest, Here it is. The Best Serial( I'll also allow The Adventures of Captain Marvel) by the only studio that really knew how to make them (Republic).Featuring the Best Stunts from the best stuntmen in the business, "Dr Satan" moves at a relentless pace for 15 thrilling chapters. Eduardo Cianelli( the memorable Thuggee priest in "Gunga Din") is the coolest villain in film history before Dr. Hannibal Lecter (same alma mater?). The Copperhead has to be the most practical hero in the business (No matter what he's wearing, all he has to do is put on the mask and tah dah). And it features the Debut of the Republic Robot!! What more do ya want??!! Side Note- I first saw this serial on "Saturday Night at the Movies" hosted by Elwy Yost, whose son Graham wrote a little number called "Speed"...the central plot device of which is very similar to something that happens in the first chapter of "Dr Satan"...Coincidence? I think not...