The Phantom Creeps - Episode 1 - The Menacing Power - 1939 - Bela Lugosi - Colour

"The Phantom Creeps" Episode 1, titled "The Menacing Power," introduces Dr. Alex Zorka, a brilliant but malevolent scientist. Zorka discovers a powerful substance called "meteorite metal" with potential for destruction or beneficial use. However, when the government seeks control, Zorka becomes a threat. As he hides in a secret laboratory, he creates a deadly robot and a invisibility belt. The episode follows Zorka's attempts to safeguard his inventions while government agents and a journalist, Jean Drew, investigate. The Menacing Power sets the stage for a thrilling serial, combining science fiction, suspense, and espionage elements as Zorka's dangerous inventions pose a perilous threat to society.