Rather disappointing art job by Ravielli, especially compared to his work on another movie adaptation, "Underworld Story." The photo reference is too obvious and the perspective on the backgrounds doesn't match that of the figures. The book includes a re-named Saint short by A. C. Hollingsworth.
Additional Information
Publication
1951 | Price: 0.10 USD | Pages: 1
Cover
The Underworld Gang Lord Who Controls The Crime Syndicate!
Synopsis
"The Unknown Man" the Underworld Gang Lord Who Controls the Crime Syndicate.
Featuring
The Unknown Man
Content
Genre: Crime
Featuring
The Unknown Man
Content
Genre: Crime | Characters: Andrew Layford; Rudi Walchek; Wayne Kellwin; Stella Masen; Brad Masen; Bob Masen; Ellie Fansworth; District Attorney Joe Buckner; Judge Dragner, Detective Fry; Peter Hulderman; Sally Tevor
Notes
Starts on inside front cover.
Based on the 1951 MGM film, "The Unknown Man" with screenplay by Ronald Miller and George Froeschel, directed by Richard Thorpe.
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If you can whistle -- or hum a tune -- "Hoppy" will show you how to play this Wm. Kraft Harmonica in 15 mnutes -- or Money Back (1 page)
Credits
Script:? (ad copy)
Notes
Wm. Kratt Harmonica
Comic Story
The Night Club Swindle (6 pages)
Content
Genre: Crime | Characters: Sandy Quirk; Mike Strong; Hughes; John Walton; Pat Kent
Notes
The Saint (Simon Templar) name was changed to Mike Strong. Likewise, Pat Holm became Pat Kent and Hoppy Uniatz became Sandy Quirk.
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Terrific Bargains (1 page)
Credits
Script:? (ad copy)
Notes
Consumers Mart
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"Hey you skinny bag of bones!" (1 page)
Credits
Script:? (ad copy)
Notes
Inside back cover ad for Jowett Institute of Physical Training
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