Lost in the Jungle
Synopsis
Jan Kruga and his daughter Meta live on a farm in the Transvaal. The nearest neighbor, Sir John Morgan, lives 20 miles away, and it is only on rare intervals that she ever goes even that far away from her isolated home. Toddles, a work elephant on her father's farm, is her only pet and in the first part of our story we see her befriend him from a cruel keeper. Hans, a neighboring Boer farmer calls and asks for Meta's hand in marriage. The girl is ordered by her father to accept Hans' attentions. She has been taught to obey and when Hans gives her a love offering, a huge necklace of beads, she meekly offers her cheek for the betrothal kiss. Sir John's nephew, Hirshal, comes for a visit from England and Sir John brings him for a friendly call on the Krugas. Meta's heart awakens at the sight of the handsome, young Englishman, and she returns Hans's necklace. The father, however, orders her to marry Hans, or never darken his door again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otis Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- Otto Breitkreutz, William V. Mong
- Original Title
- Lost in the Jungle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otis Turner
Otto Breitkreutz, William V. Mong
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Breitkreutz
Writer
William V. Mong
Writer
Otis Turner
Director
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What is Lost in the Jungle about?
Jan Kruga and his daughter Meta live on a farm in the Transvaal. The nearest neighbor, Sir John Morgan, lives 20 miles away, and it is only on rare intervals that she ever goes even that far away from her isolated home. Toddles, a work elephant on her father's farm, is her only pet and in the first part of our story we see her befriend him from a cruel keeper. Hans, a neighboring Boer farmer calls and asks for Meta's hand in marriage. The girl is ordered by her father to accept Hans' attentions. She has been taught to obey and when Hans gives her a love offering, a huge necklace of beads, she meekly offers her cheek for the betrothal kiss. Sir John's nephew, Hirshal, comes for a visit from England and Sir John brings him for a friendly call on the Krugas. Meta's heart awakens at the sight of the handsome, young Englishman, and she returns Hans's necklace. The father, however, orders her to marry Hans, or never darken his door again.
Who directed Lost in the Jungle?
Lost in the Jungle was directed by Otis Turner.
Who stars in Lost in the Jungle?
The principal cast of Lost in the Jungle includes Kathlyn Williams, William V. Mong, Frank Weed, Charles Clary, Ernest Anderson.
When was Lost in the Jungle released and how long is it?
Lost in the Jungle was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 16m.