![]() ![]() Where the previous serial had Captain Arnold, this serial included Lyle Talbot as Commissioner Jim Gordon–a first live appearance for the character. Robert Lowery played Bruce Wayne/Batman and Johnny Duncan played Dick Grayson/Robin. In turn this meant low-end costumes and a hodgepodge of stories that emphasized adventure. Complete with 15 chapters, costs were cut, and the goal was to make content rather than focus on quality. It took more than five years, and the actors were different, however, Batman and Robin returned to the big screen in Batman and Robin–a sequel to the 1943 serial. There are definitely ways in which corners were cut-Batman’s suit is in a file cabinet for one-but the popularity of the character warranted a live screen adaptation, and this was the first attempt. Yunioshi type issues.ĭespite the obvious flaws, this serial took the production value seriously with intricate locations, designs to the Batcave. Carrol Naish), there’s a lot to this film that doesn’t hold up well. With transatlantic accents, and a problematic villain (“Japanese” Dr. THE BATMAN (1943)ĭirected by Lambert Hillyer with Lewis Wilson as Batman, Douglas Croft as Dick Grayson/Robin, this serial is very much a product of its time. In celebration of the Caped Crusader’s live action appearances, we’re breaking down his history from the black and white entry to the recent 2022 release. In addition to being a recognizable character, the actors who have played Bruce Wayne/Batman, have become iconic in their own ways. Show the bat symbol to almost anyone in the world and they know exactly who Batman is and what he stands for. Ever since Batman’s first appearance in Detective Comics #27 released in 1939, Batman has taken the world by storm in comic books, TV shows, movies, and more. ![]()
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