Following the discovery of gold in Mexican California in 1844, General Jason Burr is determined to set himself up as dictator. However, a champion of freedom will arise to oppose Burr and all he stands for. This champion will dress in black and wear a mask. Armed with a whip and a pistol, he will call himself 'The Eagle'-- No, not Zorro. I said 'The Eagle.' However, Zor--I mean, the Eagle's task will not be easy because General Burr has powerful allies--an army of Russian Cossacks! No, not the corrupt Dons of Mexico. Please pay attention. I said 'Russian Cossacks.' Fortunately, the Eagle will be aided by a group of vigilantes assembled from the Californian ranchers to fight both General Burr's henchmen and the Cossacks, while awaiting the arrival of United States cavalry to sweep in and save the day. Yes, folks--this is the story of the 1844 Russian invasion of California, and this serial is the only surviving source of information about this pivotal event in American history! Don't miss it! (1936 - Republic Pictures)
