Dick Tracy's G-Men (2pc) (Full B&W Dol) | 
 enlarge | Director: William Witney;john English
Actors: Ralph Byrd, Phylis Isley (jennifer Jones), Irving Pichel, Ted Pearson, Walter Miller
Studio: Vci Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 28581
Format: Black & White, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 263
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 8504
UPC: 089859850424
EAN: 0089859850424
ASIN: B001B0H7CW
Theatrical Release Date: 1939
Release Date: July 29, 2008
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Product Description
Nicholas Zarnoff, master spy and the most hated man on Earth, is sentenced to die in the gas chamber. By using a secret drug, which does not permit the gas to enter his lungs, Zarnoff cheats death and escapes. Dick Tracy, the government's ace investigator, is assigned the task of tracking down Zarnoff and bringing him to justice. For 15 episodes Dick Tracy and Zarnoff battle it out on land, on sea and in the air. Jennifer Jones, seen at the outset of her distinguished career, plays Gwen, Dick Tracy's loyal secretary. Bonus Features: Chapter Selection, Trailers, Intro by Max Allan Collins, Adlets Specs: 1-DVD9 & 1-DVD5; Dolby Digital; B&W; Year - 1939
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 Good Addition to the Series but Falls Short of Previous Two Serials October 8, 2008
I really enjoy the Dick Tracy serials. The first two Dick Tracy and Dick Tracy Returns were pretty good. But unfortunately, this one does not hold a candle to the first two. I rated it 3 stars because its ok, but it was really excruciating to watch. I was bored. I got the distinct feeling that the writers did not pay much attention to script or action.
So, if you're a fan, I suggest you invest in this one. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother.
 "Dick Tracy's G-Men (1939) ... Ralph Byrd ... VCI Ent. (2008)" July 20, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
VCI Entertainment and Republic Pictures present based on Chester Gould's comic strip creation -- "Dick Tracy's G-Men" (2 September 1939) (263 mins/B&W) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) -- Ralph Byrd was an American actor famous for playing the comic strip character Dick Tracy on screen, in serials, movies and television --- Byrd was a good, all-purpose actor with a gift for delivering dialogue in a natural, ingratiating way --- Once established in Republic Pictures' Dick Tracy serials (beginning in 1937), he was usually cast in action features (as a truck driver, lumberjack, cowboy, etc.), despite not having the usual brawny frame that went with these roles --- He had a strong, resolute jaw, however, which gave him a heroic presence.
Republic cast Byrd as Chester Gould's comic-strip detective Dick Tracy in the 1937 serial of the same name. The film was so successful that it spawned three sequels (unheard of in serials): Dick Tracy Returns, Dick Tracy's G-Men (featuring a young Jennifer Jones, under her real name of Phylis Isley), and Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (reissued in 1952 as Dick Tracy vs. Phantom Empire).
RKO Radio Pictures made a feature film, Dick Tracy, in 1945, but not with Ralph Byrd (see the Wikipedia entry for Morgan Conway). After two films, exhibitors complained. To them, Ralph Byrd was Dick Tracy, and only Ralph Byrd would do. RKO accepted this and hired Byrd to finish the series. Dick Tracy's Dilemma and Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (with Boris Karloff as Gruesome) were both released in 1947.
In these respects Byrd closely paralleled screen actor George Reeves (who portrayed Superman): he had the same rock-like jaw, the same acting versatility, the same pleasant personality, the same audience identification with a comic-book hero, and the same untimely death following his TV series's completion. Interestingly, Reeves and Byrd were teamed for two low-budget action thrillers in 1948, Thunder in the Pines and Jungle Goddess, both available from VCI Entertainment (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Under the production staff of:
John English - Director
William Witney - Director
Barry Shipman - original screenplay
Franklin Adreon - original screenplay
Rex Taylor - original screenplay
Ronald Davidson - original screenplay
Sol Shor - original screenplay
Cy Feuer - musical director
Robert M. Beche - associate producer
William Nobles - Cinematographer
Bernard Loftus - Film Editor
William P. Thompson - Film Editor
Edward Todd - Film Editor
John Victor Mackay - Art Director
Our story line and plot, 15 Chapters of vintage serial episodes loaded with action sequences --- As our story line has the Republic Serial villain Zanoff (Pichel) who is also a mad doctor set to be executed in the state prison --- Has Zanoff a plan to cheat death, will he be a thorn in Dick Tracy's (Byrd) side once again --- What evil plan does the mad doctor have up his sleeve --- Can Tracy survive every mortal peril that he faces in all 15 Chapters --- Each episode has our hero getting wet at sea, falling from planes and side stepping explosions --- Well "serial-buffs" don't leave the theater until the final chapter is over and done with --- And how about the Republic stunt team with George DeNormand (stunt double for Ralph Byrd), Bud Geary, Tom Steele, Ken Terrell, Bud Wolfe --- Meanwhile back to our Republic Serial which is always good till the last drop and this serial is no exception --- There is a great deal of entertainment here for the cliffhanger fans out there --- All courtesy of VCI Entertainment, who in my humble opinion is the best there is in restoring early serials and features.
the cast includes:
Ralph Byrd ... Dick Tracy
Irving Pichel ... Nicolas Zarnoff
Ted Pearson ... Agent Steve Lockwood
Jennifer Jones ... Gwen Andrews (as Phyllis Isley)
Walter Miller ... Henchman Robal
George Douglas ... Henchman Sandoval
Kenneth Harlan ... FBI Chief Clive Anderson
Robert Carson ... Agent Scott
Julian Madison ... Agent Foster
Ted Mapes ... Agent Dan Murchison
William Stahl ... Agent Bruce
Robert Wayne ... Agent Wilbur
Joe McGuinn ... Henchman Tom
Ken Terrell ... Henchman Ed
Harry Humphrey ... Warden Stover
Harrison Greene ... Baron
CHAPTER TITLES:
1.The Master Spy
2.Captured
3.The False Signal
4.The Enemy Strikes
5.Crack-up
6.Sunken Peril
7.Tracking the Enemy
8.Chamber of Doom
9.Flames of Jeopardy
10.Crackling Fury
11.Caverns of Peril
12.Fight in the Sky
13.The Fatal Ride
14.Getaway
15.The Last Stand
SPECIAL FEATURES:
1. Special Video Introduction by Max Allan Collins (author of Dick Tracy comic strip 1977-93)
2. Chapter Selection
3. Trailers
BIOS:
1. Ralph Byrd (as Dick Tracy)
Birth Date: 4/22/1909 - Dayton, Ohio
Died: 8/18/1952 - Tarzana, CA
2. Chester Gould (creator of Dick Tracy)
Birth Date:11/20/1900 - Pawnee, Oklahoma
Died: 5/11/1985 - Woodstock, Illinois
3. William Witney (Director)
Birth Date: 5/15/1910
Died: 3/17/2002 - Pioneer, CA
4. John English (Director)
Birth Date: 6/25/1903 - Cumberland, England, UK
Died: 10/11/1969 - Los Angeles, CA
Hats off and thanks to Robert Blair and his staff at VCI Entertainment --- VCI was named in Variety and Hollywood Reporter as the first company to produce and release motion pictures directly to the home marketplace --- order your copy now from Amazon or VCI Entertainment where there are plenty of copies available on DVD, stay tuned once again for top notch releases --- VCI are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector -- looking forward to more Nostalgic Collections.
Total Time: 263 mins on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment 8504 ~ (7/29/2008)
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