Secret Agent X-9 (1937 serial)
Encyclopedia
Secret Agent X-9 is a Universal
film serial based on the comic strip
Secret Agent X-9
by Dashiell Hammett
and Alex Raymond
.
(artist).
Source:
Universal Pictures
-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...
film serial based on the comic strip
Comic strip
A comic strip is a sequence of drawings arranged in interrelated panels to display brief humor or form a narrative, often serialized, with text in balloons and captions....
Secret Agent X-9
Secret Agent X-9
Secret Agent X-9 was a comic strip begun by writer Dashiell Hammett and artist Alex Raymond . Syndicated by King Features, it ran from January 22, 1934 until February 10, 1996....
by Dashiell Hammett
Dashiell Hammett
Samuel Dashiell Hammett was an American author of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories, and political activist. Among the enduring characters he created are Sam Spade , Nick and Nora Charles , and the Continental Op .In addition to the significant influence his novels and stories had on...
and Alex Raymond
Alex Raymond
Alexander Gillespie "Alex" Raymond was an American cartoonist, best known for creating Flash Gordon for King Features in 1934...
.
Cast
- Scott KolkScott KolkScott Kolk was an American actor in the 1920s and 1930s. He is most notable for his roles in All Quiet on the Western Front and Secret Agent X-9-Filmography:* Marianne...
as Agent Dexter (X-9) - Jean RogersJean RogersJean Rogers was an American actress. She portrayed Dale Arden in two of the three Flash Gordon serials.-Early life:...
as Shara Graustark - David Oliver as Pidge
- Monte BlueMonte BlueMonte Blue was a movie actor who began his career as a romantic leading man in the silent film era, and later progressed to character roles....
as Baron Michael Karsten - Henry Brandon as Blackstone
- Larry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeLarry J. Blake was an American actor from Brooklyn, New York City. In 1947 he starred in the film Backlash.Blake was also among the stars of 1953-1954 ABC situation comedy, The Pride of the Family, appearing in the role of Frank. Fay Wray played Catherine Morrison, and Paul Hartman played her...
as Chief FBI Agent Wheeler - Henry Hunter as FBI Agent Tommy Dawson (C-5)
- George Shelley as Packard, a henchman
- Lon Chaney, Jr.Lon Chaney, Jr.Lon Chaney, Jr. , born Creighton Tull Chaney, was an American character actor. He was best known for his roles in monster movies and as the son of famous silent film actor, Lon Chaney...
as Maroni, primary henchman - Si Jenks as "Jolly Roger," ticket barker
- Lynn Gilbert as Rose, gun mollGun mollGun moll is a term that refers to the female companion of a male professional criminal. In some contexts, gun moll more specifically suggests that the woman handles a firearm....
- Robert Dalton as Thurston
- Leonard Lord as Ransom, dissident henchman
- Ben Hewlett as Scarlett, primary henchman
- Bob KortmanBob KortmanBob Kortman was an American film actor mostly associated with westerns, though he also appeared in a number of Laurel and Hardy comedies...
as "Trader" Delaney - Eddy WallerEddy WallerEdward C. "Eddy" Waller was an American film and television actor. He was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.-Career:...
as Lawyer Carp
Production
Secret Agent X-9 was based on the comic strip by Dashiell Hammet (writer) and Alex RaymondAlex Raymond
Alexander Gillespie "Alex" Raymond was an American cartoonist, best known for creating Flash Gordon for King Features in 1934...
(artist).
Stunts
- George MagrillGeorge MagrillGeorge Magrill , was an American film actor. He appeared in 326 films between 1923 and 1952.He was born in Brooklyn, New York, was married to Ramona Oliver, and had a daughter named Marilynn...
- Eddie ParkerEddie ParkerEddie Parker was a stuntman and actor who appeared in many classic films, mostly westerns and horror films...
doubling Scott Kolk - Tom SteeleTom Steele (stuntman)Tom Steele was a stunt man and actor, best remembered for appearing in serials, especially those produced by Republic Pictures, in both capacities.-Early life:...
doubling Henry Brandon & Jack Cheatham
Chapter titles
- Modern Pirates
- The Ray That Blinds
- The Man of Many Faces
- The Listening Shadow
- False Fires
- The Dragnet
- Sealed Lips
- Exhibit A
- The Masquerader
- The Forced Lie
- The Enemy Camp
- Crime Does Not Pay
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