Radar Men from the Moon – 06 Hills of Death
Strategic targets on Earth are being destroyed by an unknown weapon. Government security head Henderson suspects it’s an “atomic ray” originating from the moon! He assigns Commando Cody, scientist and man of action with a secret flying suit, to investigate. Soon, Cody is battling Earth thugs in the pay of Krog the moon man and making trips in his experimental rocket to the moon itself, in a perilous and all but singlehanded effort to thwart the planned invasion of Earth.
Director: Fred C. Brannon
Writer: Ronald Davidson
Stars: George Wallace, Aline Towne, Roy Barcroft
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🙂 Summary
Chapter 6 drops Cody into harsh, rocky terrain where the Moon Men’s agents attempt to eliminate him once and for all. As the atomic ray continues to threaten Earth, Cody’s pursuit of the saboteurs leads to gunfights, narrow escapes and a desperate struggle across the hills. The episode leans heavily on Republic’s signature serial energy — reused rocket footage, thugs in fedoras, and a cliffhanger that keeps the lunar invasion plot tightening around Cody’s team.
🎭 Cast & Characters
- George Wallace — Commando Cody
- Aline Towne — Joan Gilbert
- Roy Barcroft — Retik
- Clayton Moore — Graber
- William Bakewell — Ted Richards
🎥 Behind the Camera
- Director: Fred C. Brannon
- Studio: Republic Pictures
- Serial Format: 12‑chapter sci‑fi adventure
- Notable: This chapter features some of Republic’s classic outdoor stunt work — often filmed quickly in California canyons to mimic alien terrain.
✨ Themes & Vibes
- Rocky‑terrain pursuit
- Sabotage and ambush
- Atomic‑age peril
- Lunar infiltration
- Classic cliffhanger tension
🍿 Popcorn Fact
Republic’s “alien landscapes” were almost always filmed in the same handful of California locations — eagle‑eyed fans can spot them across dozens of serials.