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5.2 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19321h 4mUnited States of America

Bring 'Em Back Alive

Synopsis

American animal trapper Frank Buck travels with Ali, his "number one boy," on an expedition into the Malayan jungle. From their jungle headquarters just north of Singapore, Frank, Ali and a team of native helpers roam the area from Northern Johore to Perak in search of interesting wild animals, reptiles and birds. Hoping to find a tiger, Buck captures a monitor lizard and a black leopard, while another black leopard narrowly escapes an encounter with a giant python and then battles a bigger and stronger tiger. After trapping a spotted leopard, Frank adopts a baby honey bear and a baby elephant. The team catches an orangutan, but the tiger eludes their camouflaged pit. Meanwhile, Frank visits the "bathing festival" of a local tribe and watches as tribesmen kill an intruding spotted leopard with blow darts. The tiger then meets an enormous regal python, who has just crushed a crocodile, and fights to a draw with it.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 30, 1932

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Clyde E. Elliott
Original Score
Gene Rodemich
Original Title
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 4m
Production Studios
Van Beuren Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Clyde E. Elliott

Original Score & Music

Gene Rodemich

Director of Photography

Carl Berger, Nick Cavaliere

Department Leadership Roster

Clyde E. Elliott

Director

Gene Rodemich

Original Music Composer

Carl Berger

Director of Photography

Nick Cavaliere

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bring 'Em Back Alive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bring 'Em Back Alive

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bring 'Em Back Alive about?

American animal trapper Frank Buck travels with Ali, his "number one boy," on an expedition into the Malayan jungle. From their jungle headquarters just north of Singapore, Frank, Ali and a team of native helpers roam the area from Northern Johore to Perak in search of interesting wild animals, reptiles and birds. Hoping to find a tiger, Buck captures a monitor lizard and a black leopard, while another black leopard narrowly escapes an encounter with a giant python and then battles a bigger and stronger tiger. After trapping a spotted leopard, Frank adopts a baby honey bear and a baby elephant. The team catches an orangutan, but the tiger eludes their camouflaged pit. Meanwhile, Frank visits the "bathing festival" of a local tribe and watches as tribesmen kill an intruding spotted leopard with blow darts. The tiger then meets an enormous regal python, who has just crushed a crocodile, and fights to a draw with it.

Who directed Bring 'Em Back Alive?

Bring 'Em Back Alive was directed by Clyde E. Elliott.

Who stars in Bring 'Em Back Alive?

The principal cast of Bring 'Em Back Alive includes Frank Buck.

When was Bring 'Em Back Alive released and how long is it?

Bring 'Em Back Alive was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.

Who composed the musical score for Bring 'Em Back Alive?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bring 'Em Back Alive was composed by Gene Rodemich.