First true “cliffhanger” movie serial debuts 100 years ago today (12/29/1913)

December 29, 20131910s, Movies 1910sadmin

(Monday, December 29, 1913) — The first true “cliffhanger” movie serial, The Adventures of Kathlyn, premiered today.

Filmed in Chicago, its thirteen episodes were directed by Francis J. Grandon from a story by Harold MacGrath and Gilson Willets and starred Kathlyn Williams as the heroine.

Apr 20 1974: ‘TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)’ by MFSB featuring The Three Degrees peaks at #1 in USA
Apr 20 1974: ‘Piano Man’ by Billy Joel peaks at #25 in USA
Apr 20 1974: ‘Band On The Run’ single by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #68 in USA
Apr 21 1984: ‘Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA
Apr 21 1984: ‘Miss Me Blind’ by Culture Club peaks at #5 in USA
Apr 21 1984: ‘Illegal Alien’ by Genesis peaks at #44 in USA
Apr 21 1984: ‘I’m Stepping Out’ by John Lennon peaks at #55 in USA
Apr 22 1944: ‘It’s Love-Love-Love’ by Guy Lombardo peaks at #1 in USA
Apr 22 1964: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson opens New York World’s Fair
Apr 22 1964: The Beatles film three sequences for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London
Apr 22 1964: The Beatles attend cocktail party in London to promote upcoming Australian tour
Apr 22 1994: Former U.S. President Richard Nixon, 81, dies in New York City
Apr 23 1964: The Beatles film more footage for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ sequence in London
Apr 23 1964: The Beatles are interviewed by New York DJ Murray the K on the set of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London
Apr 23 1964: John Lennon attends Foyle’s literary luncheon in his honor in London
Apr 23 1994: ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA

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First true “cliffhanger” movie serial debuts 100 years ago today (12/29/1913)

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