A 12-episode serial in which scholastic sports star Frank Merriwell leaves school to search for his missing father. His adventures involve a mysterious inscription on a ring, buried treasure, kidnaping and Indian raids.
Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’ve got a soft spot for the kind of dusty, black-and-white serials that people used to watch between double features. If you hate plot holes that are wide enough to drive a truck through, stay far away. But if you want to see a guy go from a baseball diamond to an Indian raid...
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’ve got a soft spot for the kind of dusty, black-and-white serials that people used to watch between double features. If you hate plot holes that are wide enough to drive a truck through, stay far away. But if you want to see a guy go from a baseball diamond to an Indian raid in under ten minutes? You’re going to have a weirdly good time. Frank Merriwell is the definition of a golden boy. He’s the star pitcher, the guy who gets the girl, and apparentl..."
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