Terry and the Pirates
“Based upon the famous Milton Caniff cartoon strip.”
Synopsis
Dr. Herbert Lee, an archaeologist seeking to decipher ancient Mara inscriptions, is aided by his son Terry, Terry's pal Pat Ryan, and Normandie Drake. Jungle pirate and warlord Fang (Dick Curtis) plots to kill The Dragon Lady, Queen of the Temple of Mara, and seize the treasures of her ancestors. Both Fang and The Dragon Lady have sworn death for any foreign intruders.
Top Cast
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William Tracy
Terry Lee
Jeff York
Pat Ryan
Joyce Bryant
Normandie Drake
Joyce Bryant
Connie
Victor DeCamp
Big Stoop
Sheila Darcy
The Dragon Lady
Dick Curtis
Master Fang
John Paul Jones
Herbert Lee
Forrest Taylor
Allen Drake
Jack Ingram
Stanton
Joe Devlin
Henchman
Eddie Fetherston
Thompson
Kit Guard
Henchman Borden
Chuck Hamilton
Henchman Hayes
Harry Harvey
Talman
Jack Hendricks
Henchman
John Ince
High Priest
William Irving
Governor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne
- Original Title
- Terry and the Pirates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne
Department Leadership Roster
James W. Horne
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terry and the Pirates
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What is Terry and the Pirates about?
Dr. Herbert Lee, an archaeologist seeking to decipher ancient Mara inscriptions, is aided by his son Terry, Terry's pal Pat Ryan, and Normandie Drake. Jungle pirate and warlord Fang (Dick Curtis) plots to kill The Dragon Lady, Queen of the Temple of Mara, and seize the treasures of her ancestors. Both Fang and The Dragon Lady have sworn death for any foreign intruders.
Who directed Terry and the Pirates?
Terry and the Pirates was directed by James W. Horne.
Who stars in Terry and the Pirates?
The principal cast of Terry and the Pirates includes William Tracy, Jeff York, Joyce Bryant, Joyce Bryant, Victor DeCamp.
When was Terry and the Pirates released and how long is it?
Terry and the Pirates was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 5h 0m.