Tim Tyler's Luck
“THE GREAT ADVENTURE STRIP HERO COMES TO THE SCREEN!”
Synopsis
A 12-episode serial in which Tim Tyler goes to Africa in search of his father in gorilla country. He meets up with Laura, who is after Spider Webb who has framed her brother. Webb causes the death of Tim's father, but is eventually tracked down.
Top Cast
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Frankie Thomas
Tim Tyler
Frances Robinson
Lora Lacey
Jack Mulhall
Sgt. Gates
Al Shean
Professor Tyler
Norman Willis
Spider Webb
Anthony Warde
Garry Drake
Earl Douglas
Jules Lazarre
William Benedict
Spud
Frank Mayo
Jim Conway
Alan Gregg
Brent
Stanley Blystone
Capt. Clark
Everett Brown
Mogu
Skippy
JuJu
Ernie Adams
Henchman Becker
Ed Brady
Ivory Patrol Lieutenant
Al Bridge
Capt. Trowbridge
Lane Chandler
Patrolman Kelly
William Desmond
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe, Wyndham Gittens
- Screenplay & Story
- Wyndham Gittens, Norman S. Hall, Ray Trampe
- Original Title
- Tim Tyler's Luck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 32m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe, Wyndham Gittens
Wyndham Gittens, Norman S. Hall, Ray Trampe, Lyman Young
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Beebe
Director
Wyndham Gittens
Director
Wyndham Gittens
Screenplay
Norman S. Hall
Screenplay
Ray Trampe
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tim Tyler's Luck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tim Tyler's Luck about?
A 12-episode serial in which Tim Tyler goes to Africa in search of his father in gorilla country. He meets up with Laura, who is after Spider Webb who has framed her brother. Webb causes the death of Tim's father, but is eventually tracked down.
Who directed Tim Tyler's Luck?
Tim Tyler's Luck was directed by Ford Beebe, Wyndham Gittens.
Who stars in Tim Tyler's Luck?
The principal cast of Tim Tyler's Luck includes Frankie Thomas, Frances Robinson, Jack Mulhall, Al Shean, Norman Willis.
When was Tim Tyler's Luck released and how long is it?
Tim Tyler's Luck was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 3h 32m.
Is Tim Tyler's Luck based on a book or true story?
Tim Tyler's Luck is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Lyman Young".