Join our heroes, the world-famous polo player, Flash Gordon (Buster Crabbe), along with his companions, the eccentric but brilliant Dr. Zarkov (Frank Shannon), and the beautiful Dale Arden (Jean Rogers), as they hurl into space towards the planet Mongo and face off against the planet’s ruthless ruler, Ming the Merciless (Charles Middleton), along with his motley crew of minions, to save the Earth from complete and total annihilation in this very first onscreen iteration from 1936 based on Alex Raymond’s hit comic-strip, FLASH GORDON, debuting just two years prior in 1934. This thrilling 13-chapter serial serves as a fantastic entry point into the highly influential legacy created by Raymond, that would go on to influence many landmarks in the science fiction genre, including the legendary STAR WARS saga. Filled with stunning sets, elaborate costumes, and exciting action sequences, this is one serial that Sci-fi fans and collectors should not miss!
Directed by FREDERICK STEPHANI & RAY TAYLOR
Starring BUSTER CRABBE JEAN ROGERS CHARLES MIDDLETON PRISCILLA LAWSON FRANK SHANNON RICHARD ALEXANDER JACK ‘TINY’ LIPSON and THEODORE LORCH
Story by ALEXANDER RAYMOND
NOT RATED, 4 hrs. 5 min, B&W, NTSC (All Regions), 4:3, English, 1936
DVD produced and distributed by ROSIE & ERNIE PRODUCTIONS, LLC
All rights to Flash Gordon (1936) are within the public domain.
Logo, package design, and summary © 2025 Rosie & Ernie Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Join our heroes, the world-famous polo player, Flash Gordon (Buster Crabbe), along with his companions, the eccentric but brilliant Dr. Zarkov (Frank Shannon), and the beautiful Dale Arden (Jean Rogers), as they hurl into space towards the planet Mongo and face off against the planet’s ruthless ruler, Ming the Merciless (Charles Middleton), along with his motley crew of minions, to save the Earth from complete and total annihilation in this very first onscreen iteration from 1936 based on Alex Raymond’s hit comic-strip, FLASH GORDON, debuting just two years prior in 1934. This thrilling 13-chapter serial serves as a fantastic entry point into the highly influential legacy created by Raymond, that would go on to influence many landmarks in the science fiction genre, including the legendary STAR WARS saga. Filled with stunning sets, elaborate costumes, and exciting action sequences, this is one serial that Sci-fi fans and collectors should not miss!
Directed by FREDERICK STEPHANI & RAY TAYLOR
Starring BUSTER CRABBE JEAN ROGERS CHARLES MIDDLETON PRISCILLA LAWSON FRANK SHANNON RICHARD ALEXANDER JACK ‘TINY’ LIPSON and THEODORE LORCH
Story by ALEXANDER RAYMOND
NOT RATED, 4 hrs. 5 min, B&W, NTSC (All Regions), 4:3, English, 1936
DVD produced and distributed by ROSIE & ERNIE PRODUCTIONS, LLC
All rights to Flash Gordon (1936) are within the public domain.
Logo, package design, and summary © 2025 Rosie & Ernie Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
