(1941, directed by William Witney, John English, starring Stanley Price, Bryant Washburn, and Leyland Hodgson. NR) The last 9 of 12 episodes of the Republic serial based on the comic book character of the same name, who is now simply recognized by the name; Shazam! Young Billy Batson is part of a scientific expedition in a remote section of Siam. Trapped in an ancient tomb, Billy happens upon an ancient shaman acronymically named SHAZAM. Because Billy has obeyed the warnings written on the sacred chamber, the old man rewards the boy with the ability to turn into superhero Captain Marvel by uttering the word "Shazam!"! Billy finds that his alter ego comes in handy in determining the identity of "The Scorpion", a member of the expedition who plans to kill his colleagues after learning the secret hiding places of the components of a super-weapon!
