John Gizzi

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John Gizzi @johngizzi

War tank (known as Juggernaut) & robots w. ray guns (later used in 2 future Republic serials) made Undersea Kingdom a true thriller in 1936. Perfect for me to read the new book on FDR's re-election that yr. by @DPietrusza — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Sept. 21, 2022

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John Gizzi @johngizzi

Enjoy Undersea Kingdom immensely. Sharad, high priest of Atlantis & ldr. of good Atlanteans against evil Unga Khan, is clearly modeled on Pope Pius XI. rt. down to his white robe & way he's addressed as "Your Holiness." If Pius XI saw it. he wld've blessed Wm. Farnum's portrayal. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Sept. 21, 2022

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John Gizzi @johngizzi

Watching Undersea Kingdom, one thing confuses me: how is it that the robots have rayguns, Unga Khan has an automated tank, and hi-tech devices that launch missiles or brainwash...but his soldiers (led by evil captain played by Lon Chaney, Jr.) are on horseback & fight w. swords? — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Sept. 21, 2022