Flash Gordon (1936)

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Star Wars
Star Wars (1977)1
 The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)2

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Influenced

  1. Star Wars (1977)
    "The serial's adventurous spirit and visual style, including the opening crawl, inspired elements of *Star Wars*." Telegraph source
  2. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    "The "Flash Gordon" serials inspired various elements in "The Empire Strikes Back," including the concept of a cloud city, reminiscent of Bespin, and the use of scene transitions like soft wipes." Telegraph source