Captain America (1944) | 15-chapter serial film directed by Elmer Clifton & John English
"Captain America" is a 15-chapter serial film released in 1944, directed by Elmer Clifton and John English. The main cast includes:
1. Dick Purcell as Captain America / District Attorney Grant Gardner
2. Lorna Gray as Gail Richards
3. Lionel Atwill as The Scarab
4. Charles Trowbridge as Mayor Randolph
5. Russell Hicks as Police Chief Mulligan
6. George J. Lewis as Bart Matson
7. John Davidson as Gruber
**Plot:**
District Attorney Grant Gardner, secretly the superhero Captain America, battles against the villainous Scarab, who aims to destroy the United States. Captain America, with the help of his assistant Gail Richards, tries to thwart the Scarab's evil plans, which involve a destructive device known as the Dynamic Vibrator.
**Success/Failure:**
"Captain America" received mixed reviews upon its release. While the serial was praised for its action sequences and Purcell's portrayal of Captain America, the limited budget and special effects of the time were noted as shortcomings. Despite its flaws, the serial contributed to the early portrayal of superheroes on screen and gained a following over the years as a nostalgic piece of cinematic history.
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