Perils of the Jungle (1953)
HIS GREAT AFRICAN ADVENTURE!
On an African safari with his friend Grant, Clyde Beatty plans to buy some black-maned Numbian lions from Jo Carter but her animals are wiped out by a fire. Despite interference by rival dealer Gorman, who hopes to ruin Jo, Beatty saves her business by helping her to capture an adult gorilla. (2nd story) When Grant is bitten by a tsetse fly and falls ill, Beatty heads for the nearest hospital through the territory of the dangerous Matabeles tribe. They are captured and condemned to death by Grubbs, a white man living with the tribe and stealing their gold. Using the Matabele Boy King as a shield, Beatty and Grant make an escape and Grubbs is forced to accompany them, leaving his loot behind.
Cast
- Clyde Beatty - Clyde Beatty
- Stanley Farrar - Grant
- Phyllis Coates - Jo Carter
- John Doucette - Gorman
- Leonard Mudie - Grubbs
- Joel Fluellen - Kenny
- Roy Glenn - Korjah
- Olaf Hytten - Mac
- Tudor Owen - Commissioner
- Shelby Bacon - Boy King
Screenplay
- Robert T. Smith (Screenplay)
- Frank Hart Taussig (Story)
- Frank Hart Taussig (Screenstory)
Keywords
safari, native peoples, animal trainer, big game hunter, animal trap, democratic republic of the congo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Perils of the Jungle about?
- On an African safari with his friend Grant, Clyde Beatty plans to buy some black-maned Numbian lions from Jo Carter but her animals are wiped out by a fire. Despite interference by rival dealer Gorman, who hopes to ruin Jo, Beatty saves her business by helping her to capture an adult gorilla. (2nd story) When Grant is bitten by a tsetse fly and falls ill, Beatty heads for the nearest hospital through the territory of the dangerous Matabeles tribe. They are captured and condemned to death by Grubbs, a white man living with the tribe and stealing their gold. Using the Matabele Boy King as a shield, Beatty and Grant make an escape and Grubbs is forced to accompany them, leaving his loot behind.
- Who directed Perils of the Jungle?
- Perils of the Jungle was directed by George Blair.
- Who stars in Perils of the Jungle?
- Perils of the Jungle stars Clyde Beatty, Stanley Farrar, Phyllis Coates, John Doucette, Leonard Mudie, Joel Fluellen.
- How long is Perils of the Jungle?
- Perils of the Jungle has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Perils of the Jungle?
- Perils of the Jungle is a Adventure film.
- Where was Perils of the Jungle produced?
- Perils of the Jungle was produced in United States of America.