King of the Rocket Men(1949)
Prof. Millard pretends to be dead and helps Jeff King ferret out Vulcan, the evil traitor at the science academy. Donning his Rocket Man costume King goes from one hair raising rescue to the next in order to keep the newly invented Decimator out of the clutches of Vulcan and his minions.
Movie: King of the Rocket Men
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jeff King
Glenda Thomas
Tony Dirken
Prof. Millard
Prof. Bryant
Martin Conway
Gunther Von Strum
Martin/Professor Drake/Gates
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