Jungle Woman (1926)

Englishman Martin South (Eric Bransby Williams) is leading an expedition into the Dutch New Guinea hinterland to search for gold, being joined by George Mardyke (Jameson Thomas), who he thinks is his friend. The expedition is attacked by headhunters and Mardyke leaves Martin for dead so he can pursue the latter's fiancee, Eleanor (Lillian Douglas), the daughter of a plantation manager. Meanwhile, Martin is nursed back to health by native girl, Hurana (Grace Savieri), who falls in love with him and helps him escape from some angry natives. Hurana is bitten by a snake and dies, and Martin arrives back to civilisation in time to rescue Eleanor from Mardyke. Was partially filmed back to back on Thursday Island with 'The Hounds of The Deep'

Director: Frank Hurley
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 67 min
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Editing: W.G. Saunders
Country: Australia, Papua New Guinea, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank Hurley
More Films in Genre: Adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jungle Woman about?
Englishman Martin South (Eric Bransby Williams) is leading an expedition into the Dutch New Guinea hinterland to search for gold, being joined by George Mardyke (Jameson Thomas), who he thinks is his friend. The expedition is attacked by headhunters and Mardyke leaves Martin for dead so he can pursue the latter's fiancee, Eleanor (Lillian Douglas), the daughter of a plantation manager. Meanwhile, Martin is nursed back to health by native girl, Hurana (Grace Savieri), who falls in love with him and helps him escape from some angry natives. Hurana is bitten by a snake and dies, and Martin arrives back to civilisation in time to rescue Eleanor from Mardyke. Was partially filmed back to back on Thursday Island with 'The Hounds of The Deep'
Who directed Jungle Woman?
Jungle Woman was directed by Frank Hurley.
Who stars in Jungle Woman?
Jungle Woman stars Eric Bransby Williams, Grace Savieri, Jameson Thomas, W.G. Saunders.
How long is Jungle Woman?
Jungle Woman has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
What genre is Jungle Woman?
Jungle Woman is a Adventure film.
Where was Jungle Woman produced?
Jungle Woman was produced in Australia, Papua New Guinea, United Kingdom.