05 Jan 1943
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
A movie serial in 12 chapters: The famous comic strip character is on a mission to protect a secret tunnel passage between China and India.
The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
In 15 Thunderbolt Chapters
15-Chapter Serial about a scientist that discovers a formula for making synthetic gold and the people that want it.
Top Billed Cast
Jack Mulhall Craig Kennedy
Rex Lease Walter Jameson
Marion Shilling Verna Gironda
Mae Busch Mrs. Paul Gironda
Ruth Mix Shirley McMillan
William Farnum Gordon Gaunt
Bryant Washburn Denton
Robert Frazer Dr. Paul Gironda
Gaston Glass Louis Bouchard
Mahlon Hamilton Montgomery
Yakima Canutt Number Eight / Sailor Brawler
Joseph W. Girard Lawyer Cromwell
Frank Leighton Maj. Courtney Wickham
Jon Hall Frank Hobart
Bob Walker Joe Mitchell
Franklyn Farnum Nicky
Knute Erickson Capt. Hansen
Harry 'Snub' Pollard Snub - Waiter (uncredited)
Art Felix Riley - Sailor Guard (uncredited)
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