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Batman (1949 TV Series) (Black and White)
Basename:
Batman
Alias:
Bruce Wayne - Robert Lowery
Brand:
Bat Bricks
Year:
2019
Theme:
DC
Biography:
Batman, portrayed by Robert Lowery in the 1949 serial produced by Columbia Pictures, is the secret identity of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy socialite in Gotham City. After witnessing the murder of his parents as a child, Bruce dedicates his life to fighting crime.
Unlike later iterations, this Batman is portrayed as a less brooding and more straightforward hero. He relies heavily on gadgets, including a bat-signal communicator, bat-gas, and a utility belt containing various crime-fighting tools.
Alongside his youthful ward Robin, played by Johnny Duncan, Batman combats a new villain known as The Wizard. Their missions involve infiltrating criminal lairs, engaging in fistfights, and foiling The Wizard's plans to control Gotham's electronics for his own personal gain.
While the 1949 serial is considered low-budget and campy by modern standards, it remains a notable early live-action portrayal of the character, predating the more famous 1960s television series.
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