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Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe 12 Episode VHS Tapes 235 Min - NIB - $35 (near north side)
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Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe 12 Episode VHS Tapes 235 Minutes NIB.
From the golden age of television, these 12 episodes (2 VHS tapes) were taken from the largest private collection of vintage feature films by "Video Images and Video Yesteryear (established 1978)." These original episodes are from 1940, #419. Flash Gordon Conquers The Universe! They feature the greats: Buster Crabbe as Flash, Carol Hughes as Dale Arden, Frank Shannon as Dr. Zarkov, Charles Middleton as Ming the Merciless, Beatrice Roberts as Queen Azura and Richard Alexander as Prince Barin. Vintage program notes insert is also included. Comes with a vintage order postcard if you wanted to order other yesteryear videos. (NOTE: Shrink-wrap was taken off with the intention to use the tapes but they were never viewed.) Paid over $60.00 retail, never viewed, making this a real bargain. These exact vhs tapes are currently selling for 60.00 to 70.00 on websites. Stored in a cool, dry place. Comes from a smoke free/pet free home.
About Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon is the hero of a space opera adventure comic strip originally drawn by Alex Raymond. First published January 7, 1934, the strip was inspired by and created to compete with the already established Buck Rogers adventure strip. Few comic strips have captured readers' imaginations like Flash Gordon. Originated in 1934 by legendary comic strip artist Alex Raymond, Flash Gordon has set the standard for science-fiction adventure, even inspiring such modern-day classics as Star Wars. From the beginning, loyal fans have explored the stars with the comics' most famous intergalactic adventurer, his friend and romantic interest Dale Arden, and scientist, Dr. Hans Zarkov. The story begins when Earth is threatened by collision with what appears to be a mysterious comet. A plane carrying Flash and Dale is struck by a meteor caused by the cosmic disturbances from the comet's approach. They escape by parachute, only to encounter Dr. Hans Zarkov, a brilliant scientist who has been driven mad by his attempt to discover a way to save Earth. Zarkov is about to fly off in a space ship of his own design, intent on colliding with the comet and sacrificing his own life to save humanity-- and he demands that Flash and Dale accompany him, threatening them at gunpoint. The three hurtle toward the comet in Zarkov's rocket, but arrive safely, not on a comet, but on the planet Mongo, ruled by the insane dictator, Ming the Merciless, who had intended to destroy Earth. Ming imprisons them, with a desire to torture the men and make Dale his concubine. They manage to escape, and from that point on, Flash and company ally with the people of Mongo and other neighboring planets in an ongoing battle to overthrow Ming's despotic reign.
Testimonials:
"There is something about these episodes that appeals to your inner child that yearns for the days of something simpler, less graphic, less over the top and less violent sci-fi stories. I love all these serials and the sci-fi and horror movies from the pre-60's era."
"THIS FLASH GORDON SERIAL WAS SOMETHING FANTASTIC. I BELIEVE IT WAS ON DAILY ON THE DUMONT CHANNEL. MY FRIENDS AND I WOULD IMAGINE OURSELVES INVOLVED IN THE ACTION. WHAT ELSE WAS THERE? IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF A MORE INNOCENT TIME WHEN THE VIDEO AND SOUND EFFECTS WERE REALLY THRILLING AND THE ACTING WAS JUST THE BEST. I REALLY, REALLY HATE THAT MING."
(NOTE: If you need a VHS tape player to view VHS tapes, I have an extra VHS player I can sell you for a good price. Please mention you need a VHS player and we can negotiate a price.)