HK and Cult Film News's Fan Box

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Q: Where Did The "STAR WARS" Slanted Titles Concept Come From? A: Serials... (video)

 


Just as "Star Wars" was inspired by the "Flash Gordon" serials of the 30s and 40s...

...so was its distinctive slanted-font opening plot synopsis.

Several of the classic serials pioneered the use of this device.

Here are some of them...

Flash Gordon Conquers The Universe (1940)
Buck Rogers (1939)
The Green Hornet (1940)
The Phantom Creeps (1939)


I neither own nor claim any rights to this material.  Just having some fun with it. Thanks for watching!



Share/Save/Bookmark

No comments: