Perils of the Jungle
“HIS GREAT AFRICAN ADVENTURE!”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert T. Smith
- Original Title
- Perils of the Jungle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Commodore Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Blair
Robert T. Smith, Frank Hart Taussig
Elwood J. Nicholson
Robert B. Warwick Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Robert T. Smith
Screenplay
Elwood J. Nicholson
Director of Photography
George Blair
Director
Robert B. Warwick Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perils of the Jungle
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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?
The principal cast of Perils of the Jungle includes Clyde Beatty, Stanley Farrar, Phyllis Coates, John Doucette, Leonard Mudie.
When was Perils of the Jungle released and how long is it?
Perils of the Jungle was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perils of the Jungle?
Perils of the Jungle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).