King of the Kongo (1929): Restored Complete 35mm Serial

A project in Indianapolis, IN by Eric Grayson
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Restore the first sound cliffhanger serial with Boris Karloff as the villain! From 1929!
Backers: 373
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $25,108 of $20,000
Dates: May 2nd -> Jun 1st (30 days)
Project By: Eric Grayson
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Latest News

We made the stretch goal!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I am going to make 400 DVDs of the silent version based on the demand we have.  I doubt that I'll reprint these.  We won't have a lot of them left over.  Get your backing in during these last few hours to make sure you get one!  (Read More)

We made it! Here's a stretch goal!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
If I can raise another $2000, I'll give everyone at the $40 level and over a bonus disc: This will be a DVD (DVD only) of the SILENT version of King of the Kongo. Just so you understand...  We are restoring the SOUND version (which had sound and... (Read More)

We're nearly there... here's what we're considering for stretch goals.

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Several of you have discussed the possibility of a documentary on the restoration of this film.  It's certainly an epic story.  This isn't easy, but I am discussing it with filmmaker Peter Flynn. We're also looking into doing a book on film... (Read More)

We're off to a great start!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for your support this far!  Please share this with your friends. When we get to the halfway point, I will share some fun stretch goals that we will be able to provide.  Keep the momentum going! Thank you again!  (Read More)

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