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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: VCI ENTERTAINMENT
EAN: 0089859850325
Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: VCI Entertainment
Manufacturer: VCI Entertainment
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: VCI Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 24, 2008
Running Time: 254 minutes
Sales Rank: 43510
Studio: VCI Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1938
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Pa Stark (Charles Middleton, Ming the Merciless of FLASH GORDON fame) and his five criminal sons are holding America in a grip of terror. It is up to Dick Tracy and his G-Men to bring the ruthless Starks to justice in a thrill-packed chapter play. Fast-paced, non-stop action is the hallmark of Witney and English, who from 1937 to 1941 directed for Republic Pictures some serials that are generally regarded as the finest ever to come out of Hollywood. DICK TRACY RETURNS belongs to that select group of super serials, and it is pure gold for thrill lovers. 15 Chapters. Bonus Features <\b> Scene Selection, Trailers, Intro by Max Allan Collins, Adlets Product Specs 1-DVD5 & 1-DVD9; Dolby Digital; 254 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA NR; Year 1938; SRP - $29.99.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Good Addition to the Tracy Collection
This serial is pretty good, not as good as the first. It is chocked full of action but it does drag in places. It is also kinda silly in spots, enough to make one giggle. That aside, I do enjoy the Dick Tracy serials and movies and this is a good addition to any fan's collection.
Note: The restoration on this item is not the best [...]
Rating:  - chester gould's celluloid classic
So glad to get a fine print of this Republic serial. Max Collins introduces the film and since he wrote the Dick Tracy comic strip what a fitting tribute. Ironically Dave Sharpe only acts in the film and I saw little evidence of his incomperable stunt work. Of course Ralph Byrd does look more at ease with the character and Charles Middleton does another admirable job. VCI is to be commended on searching and finding good prints of old films thought lost in the caverns of public domain. I am anxiously ... Read More
Rating: - Good Movie Serial, but
I am a fan of the four Dick Tracy serials and bought each of them on VHS when they where first released, the final three serials by VCI. I was very happy to see they finally got around to releasing this one, so why the but. I had bought the first serial again when it was brought out on DVD, I chose to buy the version released by Marengo Films and was glad I did. They used a superior print and gave us a near flawless copy. Unfortunately VCI did not do the same here. It could well be they used the ... Read More
Rating: - "Dick Tracy Returns (1938) ... Ralph Byrd ... VCI Ent. (2008)"
VCI Entertainment and Republic Pictures presents Chester Gould's comic strip creation "DICK TRACY RETURNS" (20 August 1938) (254 mins/B&W) (Dolby digitally remastered) --- A 15-episode serial in which this sequel to the 1937 serial is much better --- Tracy is on the trail of Pa Stark ( Charles Middleton gives a great performance ) and his five sons --- After killing a rookie G-Man, Tracy goes after the youngest son named the Kid and through out the serial he battles the enemy agents and saboteurs ... Read More
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