Lost Jungle (1934) JUNGLE ADVENTURE

Stars: Clyde Beatty, Cecilia Parker, Syd Saylor Directors: David Howard, Armand Schaefer Writers: Sherman L. Lowe (story), Al Martin (story) Animal trainer Clyde Beatty heads a rescue party in search of his girl, Ruth, and her father who get lost looking for an uncharted island. His dirigible crashes into the jungles of the island. When …

Jacaré (1942) JUNGLE ADVENTURE

Stars: Frank Buck, Jim Dannaldson, Miguel Roginsky Director: Charles E. Ford Writer: Thomas Lennon Universal newsreel editor Charles E. Ford was responsible for this filmed record of James Dannaldson’s hunting expedition into the jungles of the Amazon River. The film is jam-packed with wild-animal footage, including a pulse-pounding attack by a 28-foot anaconda. The music …

Swamp Woman (1941) ADVENTURE-DRAMA

Stars: Ann Corio, Jack La Rue, Mary Hull Director: Elmer Clifton Writers: George Arthur Durlam (screenplay), Fred McConnell (story) Into the vast swamplands hurry three people; honky tonk dancer Annabelle Tollington (Ann Corio), cheap promoter “Flash” Bland (Jay Novello) trying to catch Annabelle, and escaping convict Jeff Carter (Richard Deane), only a few steps ahead …

Picture Brides (1934) CRIME-ADVENTURE

Stars: Dorothy Mackaill, Regis Toomey, Alan Hale Director: Phil Rosen Writers: Charles E. Blaney, Harry Clay Blaney A TALE OF TROPICAL LUST! Two guys on the rlamp take off for the jungles of Brazil. They go to work in a diamond mine, and “order” mail-order brides. When the young women get to their destination, they …