Saturday, December 6, 2008

The Green Hornet Serials - DVD - Classic TV


The Green Hornet serials are coming to DVD from The Nostalgia Merchant. The original serial, "The Green Hornet," based on the popular radio program was released to theaters in 1939. Story line as follows: Faced with rising crime and increased racketeering activity, intrepid newspaper editor Britt Reid (Gordon Jones) becomes the crime fighter the Green Hornet. Donning a disguise, the Hornet and his brilliant inventor/sidekick Kato (Key Luke) fight an infamous racket that's menacing their city. The second Green Hornet serial, "The Green Hornet Strikes Again," was released in 1940. Both these serials are in the public domain. The Nostalgia Merchant has uncovered some excellent video assets and is currently transferring them from the analog to digital format. They will be available by the end of December. Be sure to look for postings on this site for the exact release date. You'll find more serials available on DVD from Nostalgia Merchant.

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