Columbia Pictures Movie Series 1926-1955

<p> <I>Blondie Boston Blackie Ellery Queen The Lone Wolf Gasoline Alley Jungle Jim...</I> There were 27 film series produced and released by Columbia Pictures from 1926 through 1955. This reference book covers the origins of the popular fictional characters featured as well as their appearances in other media (comics novels radio and television). Also provided are thumbnail biographies of the actors who brought these characters to life.</p><p> The films themselves are examined in detail with release dates cast and production credits synopses reviews the author's summation the publicity tag lines and the songs heard. Additionally most of the outdoor locations used in filming such Columbia western series as <I>Wild Bill Saunders</I> and <I>The Durango Kid</I> are identified.</p>