Columbia Pictures Movie Series, 1926-1955

Blondie, Boston Blackie, Ellery Queen, The Lone Wolf, Gasoline Alley, Jungle Jim... These are but a sampling of the 28 film series produced and released by Columbia Pictures from 1926 through 1955. This survey covers the origins of the popular fictional characters featured, as well as their appearances in other media (comics, novels, radio and television). Also provided are thumbnail biographies of the actors who brought these characters to life.