Dick Tracy (serial)

Dick Tracy is a 1937 15-chapter serial film about a criminal who hypnotizes the brother of a detective. Directed by Alan James. Written by Barry Shipman. ACE G-MAN --- WAGING A ONE-MAN WAR ON CRIME!  (taglines) Moloch Brother against brother - one good, one evil. Ahh, I wonder which will win? Dialogue Dick Tracy: That was a pretty good tackle you made there, son. Junior: Aw, gee, that was nothing. But, say, you sure can use a gun! You're Dick Tracy, aren't you? Dick Tracy: Yes. Junior: I'm just an orphan. Some day I'm gonna be a G-Man, too! Dick Tracy: Well, now's a good time to start. Come along. [the Spider's henchmen have kidnapped Dick Tracy's brother and Moloch prepares to begin a mind-altering medical procedure] The Spider: Hmm, his condition seems critical. Moloch: What if should die? The Spider: Then we will eliminate a very dangerous enemy. Moloch: He won't die, but by means of this operation - a simple altering of certain glands - he will be unable to distinguish between right and wrong. The Spider: In that event, he will be very useful to us, Moloch, very useful. Orphange matron: Have you seen anything of Junior? Oh, there you are! Why aren't you get on the bus with the others? Everyone was terribly worried, you bad boy! Junior: Well, I'm sorry, ma'am. Dick Tracy: I'd like to keep this little rascal with me for a while, Miss. You see, he can identify one of the men that got away, and his life won't be safe until this matter is cleared up. Taglines ACE G-MAN --- WAGING A ONE-MAN WAR ON CRIME! Cast Ralph Byrd — Dick Tracy Kay Hughes — Gwen Andrews Smiley Burnette — Mike McGurk Lee Van Atta — Junior John Picorri — Dr Moloch Richard Beach — Gordon Tracy (pre-operation in Chapter 1) Carleton Young — Gordon Tracy (post-operation in Chapter 1) Fred Hamilton — Steve Lockwood Francis X. Bushman — Clive Anderson External links 0028785 Dick Tracy Category:1937 American films Category:Dick Tracy films Category:Serial films Category:American aviation films