Republic Studios Beyond Poverty Row and the Majors

The Hollywood studios of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s were seemingly unconcerned with film as an art form, and this was especially true of those specializing in B films. Of these, Republic Pictures Corporation was the finest. Their quality B action pictures and serials influenced both the industry and moviegoers, resulting in greater public acceptance. Republic's roster of talent included John Wayne, Roy Rogers, and Gene Autry, and the serials it produced featured such icons as Dick Tracy, Captain America, Zorro, and the Lone Ranger.Hurst, Richard Maurice is the author of 'Republic Studios Beyond Poverty Row and the Majors', published 2007 under ISBN 9780810858862 and ISBN 081085886X.