Fantastic Serial Sites of California: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Locations, 1919-1955

The first of its kind, this guide to California filming sites covers five decades of science fiction,...
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Author: Gail Orwig
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Fantastic Serial Sites of California: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Locations, 1919-1955 by Orwig, Gail

Fantastic Serial Sites of California: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Locations, 1919-1955

$188.55

Fantastic Serial Sites of California: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Locations, 1919-1955

$188.55
Author: Gail Orwig
Format: Paperback
Language: English
The first of its kind, this guide to California filming sites covers five decades of science fiction, fantasy, and horror in chapter plays. Covering more than 60 serials, many familiar locations are documented, including the rugged terrain of Red Rock Canyon, which served as a stand-in for Saturn in Buck Rogers; the Bronson Caves and Griffith Observatory, which appeared in Flash Gordon; and the famous Iverson Ranch, which appeared in Batman, Superman and many other serials. The reader will also find serials starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and Lon Chaney, Jr. Also covered are the skyscrapers that appeared alongside Captain Marvel in The Adventures of Captain Marvel, the location of the Green Hornet's apartment and filming locations for five silent serials. The in-depth storytelling is enhanced by photos of serial memorabilia, postcards, serial descriptions, accurate instructions to locations, notes and more.

Author: Gail Orwig, Raymond Orwig
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 09/09/2022
Pages: 309
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.16h x 6.93w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9781476677910

About the Author
Orwig, Gail: - Retired librarian Gail Orwig has written genre film location articles for Filmfax, Outre, Films of the Golden Age, Scary Monsters, and Classic Images. Her favorite films are the Golden Age horror films. She lives in El Sobrante, California.Orwig, Raymond: - Raymond Orwig is a retired teacher living in El Sobrante, California. His interests include '50s science fiction films and he has written articles for Filmfax, Outre, Films of the Golden Age, Scary Monsters, and Classic Images.

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