Flash Gordon (Serial) 1936

Spanning 13 action-packed chapters, the story follows daring adventurer Flash Gordon as he journeys to the distant world of Mongo, where he battles the ruthless ruler Ming the Merciless to save Earth from destruction. 

Starring Larry "Buster" Crabbe (as Flash Gordon), Jean Rogers (as Dale Arden), Frank Shannon (as Dr. Zarkov), and Charles B. Middleton (as Ming the Merciless), the serial became one of the defining space adventures of early cinema and helped establish the visual style of future sci-fi epics.

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (Serial) 1938

From Universal Pictures, the continued exploits of Flash Gordon and his companions as they travel to Mars after discovering a deadly threat tied to the mysterious ruler Queen Azura and the lingering schemes of Ming the Merciless. The sequel stars much of the original cast, including Larry "Buster" Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Frank Shannon, and Charles B. Middleton.