Zorros fighting legion is visually striking even when the heroes arent in actual danger. Zorros fighting legion is a 12chapter serial released by republic pictures in 1939, directed by william witney and john english. Zorros fighting legion the legendary masked swordsman. Tyrone power westerns continued the mark of zorro 1940 part 4. It was noted for its exciting stunts and thrilling cliffhanger chapter endings as well as a betterthanaverage plot.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing zorros fighting legion near you. The copy of the serial posted here was digitally remastered by the serial squadron. We specialize in providing high broadcastquality movie files to streaming web sites, dvd distributors, cable and tv stations, ad agencies and schools. Reed hadley, whose mellifluous voice was usually used for playing smooth villains, is perfectly cast here as the serials dual hero, the foppish don. The next morning, zorro and ramon prevent the execution by tossing a couple of beehives into the middle of the soldiers. Zorros fighting legion is a 1939 republic pictures film serial consisting of twelve chapters starring reed hadley as zorro and directed by william witney and john english.
Zorros fighting legion was republics second zorro serial following the excellent modern day the 1930sset zorro rides again and is the best of the lot. Zorros fighting legion is a 1937 serial film in which the masked hero leads a fighting force against a villain who plots the conquest of the republic of mexico. The mysterious don del oro lord of gold, an idol of the yaqui indians, plans to take over the gold and become emperor. Zorros fighting legion 1939 12161939 us western, action 3h 32m user score. No longer available for purchase, this marvelous restoration of zorros fighting legion is. While reed hadley in zorros fighting legion serial 1939 surely does. Zorros fighting legion is a bit different from other zorro films. High resolution movie poster image for zorros fighting legion 1939. To capitalize on the popularity of the disney zorro circa 1960, zorros fighting legion was reissued to theaters for matinee showings. Chapter 7 fugitive by john english, william witney. Zorros fighting legion 2009 the masked avenger reed hadley forms an army to protect mexican gold shipments. Zorros fighting legion is a must for any serial fan and is available from the serial squadron for one. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of zorros fighting legion with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at.
Zorros fighting legion cast and characters tv guide. Here are two amazing stunts from the 1938 serial zorros fighting legion. Don del oros men discover the legion s meeting place. Zorros fighting legion is a 12 chapter serial film from 1929 that was made by republic pictures. Media in category zorros fighting legion the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total.
Card is for chapter eight flowing death and has wonderful image of masked zorro holding his sword in air surrounded by other masked swordsmen on hilltop with image at lower right of zorro sword fighting with two men. Zorros fighting legion desert island public domain. Watch zorros fighting legion permanent record on dailymotion. The legend of zorro was played out in several serials. Its one of the best zorro serials and one of the best serials ever made, period. Zorros fighting legion was a 1939 republic pictures serial consisting of 12 chapters. You make recognize them from a certain spielberg film made 43 years later. Zorro calls a meeting of the legion by burning a flaming z on a hillside. Help contribe and earn points to increase your vip level to get extra benefits. This is one of the better action serials of the 30s and features a. Zorros fighting legion 10 mystery wagon by archive movies. It was my first exposure of a republic serial and i was hooked immediately. Zorros fighting legion 1939 the movie database tmdb.
The only hope for the fledgling republic of mexico is zorros fighting legion. Gallery of 18 movie poster and cover images for zorros fighting legion 1939. This is the only serial that is set in the right time period and features the real zorro don deigo vega. Zorros fighting legion page 7 movie serial message boards. Zorros fighting legion by john english, william witney.
Decades before the advent of the multiplexes, my friends and i went every sat for another installment of this exciting serial. It featured reed hadley as zorro and his alterego don diegos fight against the evil don del oro. I agree, sammy, jr all the zorro serials that republic made are pretty darn good. Chapter 1 golden god by john english, william witney. Zorros fighting legion movie serial message boards.
Francisco was put in charge of a legion to combat the yaqui tribe and protect the land, but when attacked zorro came to his rescue. Francisco was put in charge of a legion to combat the yaqui tribe and protect the land, but. With a rousing chorus of house composer william lavas we ride. The plot revolves around his alterego don diegos fight against the evil don del oro.
And this time, zorro is not played by a top studio star like douglas fairbanks, tyrone power or antonio banderas but instead by workmanlike actor reed hadley. In some serials, zorro was present in only the title, such as zorros black whip, where zorro makes no appearance reed hadley stars in zorros fighting legion but in this serial, zorros fighting legion, zorro takes a starring role. Zorros fighting legion 1939 movie letssingit lyrics. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
Letssingit is a crowdsourced lyrics database, created by and maintained by people just like you. Ok im finding i dont know much about zorro but im learning quickly. The legendary masked swordsman zorro dodges a variety of deathtraps, including exploding barns, runaway elevators and avalanches, in his effort to thwart the insidious plan of armored bad guy don del oro to rule mexico. Zorros fighting legion 1939 movie poster cinematerial.
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