Product Details

• Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Republic Pictures
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 1998
• Run Time: 114 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 630232050X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,124 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars all you wanted to know about rebublic pictures, July 20, 2010

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harold richards - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Republic Pictures Story [VHS] (VHS Tape)

a great documentary, about one of the greatest picture studios of a byegone age, a trip down memory lane seeing the great films and stars of republic pictures, with interviews of.... the late great frank coughlan jnr... (billy batson...) the adventures of captain marvel.. republic pictures 1941... the finest serial ever made.. as any collector of serials will tell you, this is a great documentary, that is a must for anyone who remembers with great affection the great pictures from rebublic pictures with lots of great stars, such as john wayne, roy rodgers, and my hero... frank coughlan jnr... who sadly passed away aged 93yrs, in september of 2009, i can recommend this video, which will bring back those happy memories of great pictures that will be remembered always with great affection..

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You have to know Republic Pictures, July 7, 2007

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Jerry7242 (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Republic Pictures Story [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The Republic Pictures Story is a story of the B western, serials, and, with the exception of John Wayne/John Ford features, scores of otherwise unknown movies shot on a shoe string and designed to fill the B part of a double bill. Republic Pictures pioneered and perfected what is now the manner in which TV shows are produced. This tape is narrated by Ed Herlihy, famous announcer and newreel narrator. While whimsical at times, this is an informative and entertaining story of how the little guy in Hollywood found it's place and prospered in the 30's, 40's and 50's. I recommend it if you're over 60.

5.0 out of 5 stars Republic Pictures Story, July 25, 2011

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J. A. Davenport "DrTobor1" (Hurlock, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Republic Pictures Story [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a TERRIFIC video detailing the life of the "thrill studio" of the 30's - late 50's, REPUBLIC PICTURES. Best known for their serials, REPUBLIC PICTURES story also reveals a bit about their magnificent "B" westerns and then their gradual move into "A" films and finally to their decay and close. When Repubolic Pictures closed their doors, it was the end of an era. Excellent video, well worth the time and money spent.