About the Film
Dick Tracy's foe for this serial is the crime boss and Masked Mystery Villain The Spider/The Lame One and his Spider Ring. In the process of various crimes, including using his Flying wing and sound weapon to destroy the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and stealing an experimental "Speed Plane", the Spider captures Dick Tracy's brother, Gordon. The Spider's minion, Dr. Moloch, performs a brain operation on Gordon Tracy to turn him evil, making him secretly part of the Spider Ring and so turning brother against brother.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Dick Tracy is a captivating and well-crafted crime and action and comedy movie from 1937. Directed by Ray Taylor, and starring Ralph Byrd, Kay Hughes, Smiley Burnette Dick Tracy's foe for this serial is the crime boss and Masked Mystery Villain The Spider/The Lame One and his Spider Ring.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.2/10, Dick Tracy retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At 4h 50m, this is an epic-length movie that rewards patient viewers with a deeply immersive experience.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends crime with action elements, Dick Tracy deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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Production Specs
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Actors Also In
Ralph Byrd
Notable Career Works
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Kay Hughes
Notable Career Works
1966
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