Movie Description
Perils of the Jungle
(1953)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Clyde Beatty
Grant
Jo Carter
Gorman
Grubbs
Kenny
Korjah
Mac
Commissioner
Boy King
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Facts
Original TitlePerils of the Jungle
Status Released
Release Information
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1953-03-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 03m
Production CompaniesCommodore Pictures
Genres
- Adventure
