{"product_id":"9781476627199","title":"Encyclopedia of American Film Serials","description":"From their heyday in the 1910s to their lingering demise in the 1950s, American film serials delivered excitement in weekly installments for millions of moviegoers, despite minuscule budgets, nearly impossible shooting schedules and the disdain of critics. Early heroines like Pearl White, Helen Holmes and Ruth Roland broke gender barriers and ruled the screen. Through both world wars, such serials as \u003ci\u003eSpy Smasher\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e were vehicles for propaganda. Smash hits like \u003ci\u003eFlash Gordon\u003c\/i\u003e  and \u003ci\u003eThe Lone Ranger\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrated the enduring mass appeal of the genre. Providing insight into early 20th century American culture, this book analyzes four decades of productions from Pathé, Universal, Mascot and Columbia, and all 66 Republic serials.","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company, Incorporated Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181579419888,"sku":"9781476627199","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781476627199_p0.jpg?v=1763609069","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781476627199","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}