Adventures of Captain Marvel
"THE MOST POWERFUL MAN IN CARTOONLAND BECOMES THE STRONGEST MAN ON THE SCREEN! All others pale in the light of this human fortress who finds no barrier too great in his amazing fight for justice"
Originally released in 1941. Adventures of Captain Marvel is a fantasy/action film. directed by John English. With a runtime of 3h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tom Tyler, Frank Coghlan Jr., and William Benedict
Synopsis
On a scientific expedition to Siam young Billy Batson is given the ability to change himself into the super-powered Captain Marvel by the wizard Shazam, who tells him his powers will last only as long as the Golden Scorpion idol is threatened. Finding the idol, the scientists realize it could be the most powerful weapon in the world and remove the lenses that energize it, distributing them among themselves so that no one would be able to use the idol by himself. Back in the US, Billy Batson, as Captain Marvel, wages a battle against an evil, hooded figure, the Scorpion, who hopes to accumulate all five lenses, thereby gaining control of the super-powerful weapon
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
3h 36m
216 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Tom Tyler
as Captain Marvel
Frank Coghlan Jr.
as Billy Batson
William Benedict
as Whitey Murphy
Louise Currie
as Betty Wallace
Robert Strange
as John Malcolm
Harry Worth
as Prof Luther Bentley
Bryant Washburn
as Harry Carlyle
Kenne Duncan
as Barnett
George Lynn
as Prof Dwight Fisher
George Pembroke
as Dr. Stephen Lang
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adventures of Captain Marvel about?
On a scientific expedition to Siam young Billy Batson is given the ability to change himself into the super-powered Captain Marvel by the wizard Shazam, who tells him his powers will last only as l...
Who directed Adventures of Captain Marvel?
Adventures of Captain Marvel was directed by John English.
How long is Adventures of Captain Marvel?
Adventures of Captain Marvel has a runtime of 3 hours and 36 minutes (216 minutes total).
When was Adventures of Captain Marvel released?
Adventures of Captain Marvel was released on March 28, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Adventures of Captain Marvel?
The main cast of Adventures of Captain Marvel includes Tom Tyler, Frank Coghlan Jr., William Benedict, Louise Currie, Robert Strange.