Biography: Flash Gordon - Journey to Greatness

There are people walking the streets today who still have their Flash Gordon rings and secret identity cards stashed in their box of childhood memorabilia. Such was the impact of Flash Gordon. The adventures of this comic book superhero ignited the imaginations of America's youth in the 1950s on the classic Flash Gordon television series. This video chronicles Flash Gordon's history... (read more) from his creation in 1934, from the pen of Alex Raymond, through his present day incarnation. Archival sound, television, and film clips bring the courageous intergalactic defender of truth and justice to life. An interview with Steve Holland, who played the role for television, provides an inside look at the world of this comics legend. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi

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