Author Archive: Retro

Woman crash lands her hot-air balloon in Africa, is adopted by natives and hailed as their Queen. Meanwhile, her childhood friend will stop at nothing to rescue her. 12 Chapters. Dir. Bob Hill.

Herman Brix. Tarzan battles lions, monster men, and braves a safari into an unknown jungle. Filmed in Guatemala.

Beatty is shipwrecked on a strange island and must protect his girl and her father from vicious beasts as well as from the bloodthirsty, treasure hunting sailors that are marooned along with them. 12 Chapters. Dir. David Howard, Armand Schaefer

Tarzan searches for “The Green Goddess”, a native idol which contains the formula for a powerful explosive. Produced by Edgar Rice Burroughs. 12 Chapters. Dir. Edward A. Kull, Wilbur F. McGaugh.

In the heart of the jungle, an explorer and his dog discover a device which turns sand into priceless jewels, and they must protect it from the bad guys. 10 Chapters. Dir. Forrest Sheldon, Harry S. Webb.

Richard Grant, imprisoned in India for a crime he did not commit, escapes and makes his way to Africa, where he encounters the sheik Mustapha, who not only possesses the evidence which will clear Grant but also the key to a fabulous diamond field.