Plot Summary
A huge dirigible piloted by Buck Rogers and his young assistant Buddy Wade is trapped in a polar ice storm and crashes on a frozen mountain peak in the arctic. An experimental container of nirvano gas leaks after the crash and preserves Buck and buddy in a state of suspended animation. Discovered 500 years later by soldiers of the future, they learn that the entire world has been conquered by a scientific gangster named Killer Kane and his ruthless gang of cohorts. Transported by their rescuers to the Hidden City, concealed by huge stone gates opening into a remote mountain, they meet the brilliant Dr. Huer and his pretty assistant Wilma Deering. Learning that Dr. Huer, Wilma and the inhabitants of of Hidden City are dedicated rebels opposed to Killer Kanes Tyranny, Buck and Buddy agree to help then in their war against Kane.
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12 Chapters |
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| Studio: | Universal |
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| Color: | b/w |
Chapter Titles
| 1) | Tomorrows World |
| 2) | Tragedy on Saturn |
| 3) | The Enemys Stronghold |
| 4) | The Sky Patrol |
| 5) | The Phantom Plane |
| 6) | The Unknown Command |
| 7) | The Primitive Urge |
| 8) | Revolt of the Zuggs |
| 9) | Bodies Without Minds |
| 10) | Broken Barriers |
| 11) | A Prince in Bondage |
| 12) | War of the Planets |
Credits
| Director: | Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind |
| Producer: | Barney Sarecky |
| Screenwriter: | Norman S. Hall, Ray Trampe |
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| Cast |
| Buck Rogers | Larry (Buster) Crabbe |
| Wilma Deering | Constance Moore |
| Buddy Wade | Jackie Moran |
| Capt. Rankin | Jack Mulhan |
| Killer Kane | Anthony Warde |
| Prince Tallon | Philson Ahn |
| Dr. Huer | C. Montague Shaw |
| Aldar | Guy Usher |
Story
Source: Science Fiction Serials
A huge dirigible piloted by Buck Rogers and his young assistant Buddy Wade is trapped in apolar ice storm and crashes on a frozen mountain peak in the arctic. An experimental container of 'nirvano gas' leaks after the crash and preserves Buck and Buddy in a state of suspensed animation. Discovered and revived 500 years later by soldiers of the future, they learn that the entire world has been conquered by a super-scientific gangster named Killer Kane and his gang of Ruthless cohorts. Transported by their rescuers to the Hidden City, concealed by huge stone gates opening into a remote mountain, they meet the brilliant Dr. Her and his pretty assistant Wilma Deering. Learning that Dr. Huer, Wilma and the other inhabitants of Hidden City are dedicated rebels opposed to Killer Kanes tyranny, Buck and Buddy agree to help them in their war against Kane.
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