22 May 1947
The Vigilante: Fighting Hero of the West
Columbia's 33rd serial (made between "Jack Armstrong" and "The Sea Hound") was based on the character that first appeared in "Action Comics" No. 42.
Blake of Scotland Yard
A 15 episode serial in which Blake battles the "Scorpion" over possession of a 'death ray' machine.
Top Billed Cast
Ralph Byrd Dr. Jerry Sheehan
Herbert Rawlinson Sir James Blake
Joan Barclay Hope Mason
Lloyd Hughes Dr. Marshall, 'The Scorpion'
Dickie Jones Bobby Mason
Lucille Lund Duchess
Nick Stuart Julot
Sam Flint Chief Insp. Henderson
Gail Newbury Mimi the Policewoman
Jimmy Aubrey The Hag / Baron Polinka
Theodore Lorch Daggett, the Butler
George DeNormand Henchman Pedro
Bob Terry Henchman Peyton
William Farrel Count Basil Segaloff
Frank Wayne Charles, the Footman
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