granvillecooley This is an interesting little serial. I've always like Bob Steele in the "B" westerns he made. His father directed him in a number of shorts which I have not seen. His father also directed John Wayne in a number of poverty row films under the Lone Star banner in the 1930s. In this serial Jack Mulhall turns out to be the No. 1 villain. A few years later he was the star in another serial, "The Clutching Hand." Many times serials don't make sense. People get to places faster than they should, etc. In the last chapter Jack Mulhall as the hooded villain makes his escape out of a window only to be found a few minutes later tied up legs and arms in a car. Who tied him up? Well, it didn't matter to us kids when we saw those serials. Just so there was plenty of action. And that's what serials were about. Action.

dbborroughs Two flying aces go to help their friend who is building a dam in New Mexico. It seems his job is being threatened by The Black Ace who wants the dam stopped. The Black Ace and his Mystery Squadron wants the dam stopped because they have discovered a vein of gold that will be submerged when the dam is finished.A good cast (The chemistry between Bob Steel and Big Boy Williams is wonderful) and good action is hampered by poor rear screen work (The rear screen footage doesn't match what is happening in front of it) and poor model work (you can almost see the wires). This isn't to say its a bad serial, its not, its just that the budget limitations make the film feel creakier then it is. Worth a look.

Bob F. Like all Mascot serials, "Mystery Squadron," was made on a slight budget. But this didn't keep it from being a fun watch. The serial was loaded with good stunt action, and those of you with a bit of interest in vintage airplanes,(circa 1920's) plenty of good aerial action, and fine stunt flying. Of course, in most Mascot serials there was a masked villain, The Black Ace, who's identity would only be revealed in the finial chapter. If you enjoy movie serials, give it a try. One of the best Mascot serials.

tomwal Considering miniscule budgets that Mascot Pictures worked with,this serial isn't too bad. Bob Steele and Guinn "Big boy" Williams are adequate as the heroes and the special effects are ok for the period.Story line doesn't make much sense but that's par for the course. There's enough excitement to keep it moving. Overall,good effort from Mascot.