Zorro’s Fighting Legion: Chapter 8 – Flowing Death (1939) Directors: William Witney & John English Studio: Republic Pictures Starring: Reed Hadley (as Don Diego/Zorro), Sheila Darcy, William Corson Release Year: 1939 Runtime: ~18 minutes Format: Black & White | Mono | Serial Chapter Country: United States Language: English Genres: Action | Western | Adventure | Serial --- 📽️ Plot Summary: In Chapter 8: Flowing Death, Zorro must stop a terrifying new weapon—an underground flooding system rigged by Don Del Oro’s henchmen to destroy a nearby town’s aqueduct. The villain’s scheme threatens not only the water supply but the lives of everyone downstream. Zorro and the Legion race through tunnels and over treacherous terrain to halt the deadly deluge before it's too late. --- 🗡️ Key Highlights: The term “Flowing Death” refers to the manipulated floodwaters used as a weapon. Features one of the serial’s most dramatic cliffhangers, involving a collapsing tunnel and rising water. Continues the theme of sabotage against local infrastructure by Don Del Oro's mysterious network. --- 🎬 Trivia: The water scenes were filmed using miniature models and practical effects in Republic’s backlot tanks. Reed Hadley performed several stunts himself, including climbing a partially submerged wall to escape a trap. --- 🏷️ Hashtags: #ZorrosFightingLegion #FlowingDeath #ClassicSerials #Zorro1939 #RepublicPictures #MaskedHero #WesternAdventure #OldHollywood #CliffhangerCinema #PublicDomainFilm