The Crimson Ghost: An 80th Anniversary TributeE

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A short, frame-by-frame digital animation made to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the original 1946 American serial; directed by Fred C. Brannon and William Witney.

The Cyclotrode X is a device designed to deflect atomic attacks, capable of disabling all electrical equipment. Its inventor, Professor Chambers, demonstrates the capabilities of the device during a faculty meeting; however, a traitor emerges among the professors, calling himself the Crimson Ghost.

Following the demonstration of the Cyclotrode, two of the Ghost’s henchmen attempt to steal the apparatus; yet Chambers breaks it in order to thwart them. Dr. Duncan Richards, a criminologist and colleague of Chambers, arrives to engage the thugs in a direct physical confrontation. One of the criminals, Ashe, manages to escape; the other perishes when the collar is removed from his neck. (The mechanism of the collar is explained as follows: the individual wearing it is rendered completely obedient to all commands; only the Crimson Ghost possesses the means to remove it).

Chambers subsequently informs his fellow professors that a duplicate Cyclotrode is currently held at a customs warehouse...

I have been a long-time admirer of this classic film, and this project is simply my personal way of honoring its legacy. The visual style is meant to evoke the atmosphere of the black-and-white noir era, combined with traditional digital art techniques.

All footage and characters are based on the original work, which is now in the public domain. No copyright infringement intended.