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Franklin Adreon

Born November 18, 1902 · Gambrills, Maryland, United States

Died September 10, 1979 · aged 76

Franklin Adreon was an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his work on serials and Westerns during the mid-20th century. He directed and wrote numerous films and television episodes, including Panther Girl of the Kongo (1955) and The Invisible Monster (1950). Adreon's contributions to the Western genre and serials have left a lasting impact on American ente…

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Dimension 5Dimension 5 · 1966
Dimension 5
5.31966
MovieActionScience Fiction
An American intelligence agent, aided by a Chinese-American female agent, uses a time-travel belt to thwart Chinese operatives who are attempting to import to Los Angeles the materials to make an atomic bomb.
Drums of Fu ManchuDrums of Fu Manchu · 1940
Drums of Fu Manchu
6.31940
MovieFantasyHorror
The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.
Dick Tracy's G-MenDick Tracy's G-Men · 1939
Dick Tracy's G-Men
5.31939
MovieActionCrime
A mad doctor named Zanoff uses a drug to bring himself back from the dead after his execution in prison. Dick Tracy sets out to capture Zanoff before he can put his criminal gang back together again.
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the UniverseCommando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe · 1953
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
1953
MovieAdventureAction
Dangerous climate changes are ravaging Earth and the U.S. government requests an investigation by masked super-scientist Commando Cody. He discovers that the disasters are being caused by space-alien forces from unknown planetary origins.
Cyborg 2087Cyborg 2087 · 1966
Cyborg 2087
5.91966
MovieScience FictionMystery
In the future world of the year 2087, freedom of thought is illegal and the thoughts of the world's populations are controlled by the government. A small band of "free thinkers" send a cyborg back in time to the year 1966 to prevent a scientist from making the breakthrough that will eventually lead to the mass thought control of the future. Our time traveler soon discovers he is not alone when government agents from the future try to prevent him from carrying out his mission.
G-Men Never ForgetG-Men Never Forget · 1948
G-Men Never Forget
7.71948
MovieCrimeAction
An escaped criminal impersonates a Police Commissioner, causing no end of trouble to a determined Federal Agent.
Daredevils of the Red CircleDaredevils of the Red Circle · 1939
Daredevils of the Red Circle
4.81939
MovieActionCrime
Escaped Prisoner 39013 impersonates the rich and influential Horace Granville, allowing him to create a variety of disasters. Fortunately, he is thwarted repeatedly by three daring circus daredevils.
Hell's CrossroadsHell's Crossroads · 1957
Hell's Crossroads
5.61957
MovieWestern
An imprisoned gunfighter must scatter to elude the authorities. Outlaws Bob Ford and Vic Rodell are nabbed, but the governor offers them amnesty in exchange for their help in bringing Jesse and his brother Frank to justice.

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EvergladesEverglades · 1961
Everglades
8.01961
SeriesCrime
The Everglades is an American crime-adventure television series that aired in first-run syndication for one season from 1961–62 and in reruns. Ron Hayes starred as Constable Lincoln Vail, a law enforcement officer of the fictional Everglades County Patrol who traveled the Florida Everglades in an airboat, a vehicle which was often the focus of the program. Hayes, a northern California actor and stuntman, was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. Gordon Casell appeared in five of the 38 half-hour episodes as Chief Anderson, Vail's superior. Steve Brodie made three appearances as Captain Andy Benson; Dan Chandler was twice cast as Vail's sidekick, airboat guide Pete Hammond. Future film star Burt Reynolds appeared twice in the role of Lew Johnson and once as Trask. Guest stars included R.G. Armstrong, Victor Buono, Roger C. Carmel, Paul Carr, Jack Cassidy, Lonny Chapman, John Doucette, Penny Edwards, Frank Ferguson, Luke Halpin, Douglas Kennedy, Robert Knapp, Paul Lambert, Tyler McVey, Mala Powers, Chris Robinson, Johnny Seven, Ray Teal, Bill Travers, and Dawn Wells. The show was produced by Ivan Tors and distributed by Ziv-United Artists.

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