Batman and Robin (1949 Serial) Episode: Batman Takes Over




 * "You have done very well. Your reward will be a share of the great power this machine will give me."
 * --The Wizard

Episode: 1 Released: 1949 Production Number: Inapplicable Writers: George H. Plympton, Jospeh F. Poland and Royal K. Cole Director: Spencer Bennet

Synopsis
Principal Characters:
 * Batman
 * Robin
 * Alfred Pennyworth
 * James Gordon
 * Vicki Vale

Main villain(s):
 * Wizard

Other Characters:
 * Barry Browne - a radio newscaster
 * Carter - Professor Hammil's butler
 * Gabe - a thug
 * Jimmy - a thug
 * Mister Williams -a contractor
 * Nolan - a thug
 * Norwood - Mr. Williams assistant
 * Professor Hammil - an inventor

Locations:
 * Gotham City
 * Batcave
 * Electronics Research Plant
 * Ellsworth Avenue
 * Gotham City Airport
 * Gotham City Police Headquarters
 * Harbor Boulevard
 * South Main Street
 * Wayne Manor
 * Wholesale Jewelers
 * Wizard's Headquarters

Items:
 * Batmobile
 * Bat-signal
 * Remote Control Machine

Summary: Coming soon

Trivia

 * In this series, Robin wears a dark-colored cape, similar to that of Tim Drake - the modern Robin. However, as this was produced in 1949, the fashion similarities between this Robin and Tim Drake are purely coincidental. In the 1943 serial, Robin's cape was light in color (presumably yellow).


 * In the opening shot, Robin is seen driving the Batmobile. This is a unique occurence as the Batmobile is almost always driven solely by Batman.


 * The Bat-signal is referred to as the Batman Signal in this episode.


 * During one of the fight scenes, Robert Lowery appears to have trouble keeping himself from getting tangled up inside his own cape.

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