Batman (1943)

Directed by Lambert Hillyer. With Lewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish, Shirley Patterson. Japanese spymaster Prince Daka operates a covert espionage organization located in Gotham City's now-deserted Little Tokyo which turns American scientists into pliable zombies.

Batman 1943 MOVIE

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The film's plot dealt with Batman and Robin's struggle against Dr. Daka, a Japanese spy who...

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Mild-mannered Bruce Wayne (Lewis Wilson) becomes Batman, the classic superhero who, with Robin (Douglas Croft), protects Gotham City from the evil schemes of Dr. Tito Daka (J. Carrol Naish). Packed with adventures involving a radium-powered death ray, a deadly alligator pit, electronic zombies, and even the original Bat Cave, BATMAN is a must-see for any fan of the Caped Crusader!

Note: This is the first of seven reviews of the Batman serials and movies that prefigure the current Christopher Nolan/Christian Bale cycle. For many, it’ll be too much information. For others, it won’t be enough. Apologies all around.

Overview of Batman, 1943, directed by Lambert Hillyer, with Lewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish, at Turner Classic Movies