King of the Royal Mounted (coming soon)
The Canadians have discovered a valuable substance called Compound X, which can cure infantile paralysis. When a country at war with Canada learns that Compound X also contains magnetic properties that could aid them in their warfare against the British, they send agents to infiltrate Canada and steal a large quantity of the substance. It's up to Sgt. King (Allan Lane) and his Mounties to track down the agents and put an end to their scheme.
King of the Royal Mounted (1940) is a Republic Pictures northern serial based on the King of the Royal Mounted Comic strip directed by William Witney and John English.
Set and filmed during World War II, the story is about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police against Nazi spies after a new Canadian discovery, “Compound X”.
Plot
In World War II, the Nazis require a special mineral, Compound X, discovered in Canada. Although intended to cure paralysis, the Nazis have discovered that it can be used in magnetic mines to destroy the British fleet and blockade America to prevent it assisting the Allies. The Mounties discover this plot and work to defeat and capture the Nazi spies sent to obtain the ore. Sgt King’s father is killed in the line of duty, saving his son from death on a circular saw, and leaving him to carry on the fight against the enemy.
Cast
Allan Lane as Sergeant Dave King
Robert Strange as John Kettler. Strange’s performance is described by Cline as “a flawless characterisation.”
Robert Kellard as Corporal Tom Merritt Jr
Lita Conway as Linda Merritt
Herbert Rawlinson as Inspector King
Harry Cording as Wade Garson
Bryant Washburn as Matt Crandall
Budd Buster as Vinegar Smith
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