Come on in and check out the thousands of shows we have in our collection. May 09, 2018 johnny weissmuller stars in the first of 16 jungle escapades based on the comic strip jungle jim. Jungle jim is a 1937 universal serial film based on jungle jim, the comic strip by alex raymond. The leaders of the other safari want to kill the girl so they can try to get hold of her inheritance. This 12episode universal serial was based on the alex raymond comic strip of the same name. The 12episode universal serial was based on the alex raymond comic strip of the same name. Jungle jim is a 26episode syndicated adventure television series which aired from 1955 till 1956, starring johnny weissmuller, as james jungle jim. It is based on alex raymonds jungle jim comic strip and was distributed by columbia pictures.
The jungle jim series show list info columbia pictures produced a series of 16 jungle jim bmovies from 1948 to 1956, set in africa and starring johnny weissmuller, who had gained fame playing tarzan. A novice hunter shoots a lion but fails to kill it, unconcerned with jims warning that a wounded animal is a danger to. The serial squadron cliffhanger movie serial archive. It is the first picture in the jungle jim series that consists of 16 films originally released between 1948 and 1955. First movie with jonny wassmuller and george reevers from columbia 1948 leg exract from 16mm theater movie. Jungle jim is a 195556 american tv series based on the jungle jim comic strip. The serial squadron is a multimedia archive the home on the web of the original male and female cinema action heroes, and our goal is to preserve and restore and make available for viewing or study the jungle, mystery, western and scifi cliffhangers that inspired star wars and the hollywood superhero blockbusters of today. One safari, led by jungle jim, wants to make sure she gets the news that she is now a rich woman. Jungle jim, based on a comic strip drawn by alex raymond, belongs to the excellent 19361937 group of universal chapterplays turned out by exmascot pictures staffers.
In fact, the prologue to each chapter consists of a jungle jim comic strip bringing the viewer up to date on the action. Jungle jim serial 1937 grant withers chapters 9 thru 12. Whenever you feel the lack adventure, tormenting twists, and adrenaline, check out this free digital venue jungle jim chapters. View photos from jungle jim serial, red carpet photos, and more at movies. Alex raymond original sunday comic strip artwork for jungle. The adventures of jungle jim radio series premiered in 1935 and universal released a 12part jungle jim movie serial in 1937. Jungle jim is a 26episode syndicated adventure television series which aired from 19551956, starring johnny weismuller tarzan movie series, as jim jungle jim bradley, a hunter, guide, and explorer in, primarily, africa. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. Holmes herbert narrates the opening, johnny weissmuller in his first scene in the title role, in his first posttarzan serial, based on the alex raymond comic strip, jungle jim, 1948. Jungle jim is a 12 chapter serial based on a popular comic strip of the day. Jungle jim 1937 chapter 11 universal movie serial based on the comic strip by alex raymond.
The jungle jim comics had already been turned into a film serial in 1936 and a radio show. Weismuller had appeared in tarzan movies since 1932 but in the late 1940s his contract with producer sol lesser was about to expire. Columbia pictures produced a series of 16 jungle jim bmovies from 1948 to 1955, set in africa and starring johnny weissmuller, who had gained fame playing tarzan. Jungle jim films collection 10 dvdr 1 movie serial 1937 and 16 films 1948 1956jungle jim 1937 is a universal serial film based on jungle jim, the comic strip by alex raymondtwo safaris enter the african jungle intent on finding a white girl who is the heiress to a fortune. Alex raymond also created the flash gordon comic strip. Jungle jim serial 1937 chapters 1 thru 4 internet archive. Jungle jim is a movie serial by universal, starring the legendary actors of the epoch grant withers, raymond hatton, betty jane rhodes, evelyn brent the list goes on.
There are enough thrills and spills to keep you on the edge of your seat in every jungle epic. Jungle jim 1937 is a universal serial film based on jungle jim, the comic strip by alex raymond two safaris enter the african jungle intent on finding a white girl who is the heiress to a fortune. The series is based on the jungle jim comic strip created by alex raymond and don moore. The jungle jim episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. Feb 27, 2017 first movie with jonny wassmuller and george reevers from columbia 1948 leg exract from 16mm theater movie. Jungle jim is the fictional hero of a series of jungle adventures in various media. Jungle jim 1937 directed by ford beebe, clifford smith. Jungle jim grant withers 1937 12 chapter serial with spanish subtitles jungle jim 1937 is a universal movie serial based on the comic strip by alex raymond. The best place on the net for rare tv and radio shows. Albeit no tarzan, jungle jim, as impersonated by grant withers, complete with a rousing nelson eddylike theme song, comes to life straight off the comic pages, each chapter summation appearing as a newspaper strip, a neat little trick that sets the serial apart. Jungle jim is a 1948 black and white adventure film directed by william berke and starring johnny weissmuller. Grant withers stars as jungle jim, who on this occasion is leading an expedition into darkest africa. Johnny weissmuller stars in the first of 16 jungle escapades based on the comic strip jungle jim. Jungle jim tv series 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Rent jungle jim 1936 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. One safari, led by jungle jim, wants to make sure she gets the news that she is now a rich woman and escort her back to civilization. Grant withers stars as jungle jim, who leads an expedition into darkest africa. Grant withers starred as jungle jim, and henry brandon played the villainous cobra. Jungle jim 1948 movie clip he didnt see the leopard. What movie sequels are better than the original movie. In this adventure jungle jim finds himself guiding a sassy lady scientist and entourage. Jungle jim grant withers 1937 12 chapter serial with spanish subtitles chapters 9 thru 12 jungle jim 1937 is a universal movie serial based on the. In the last three of these movies, the name jungle jim was not used. This was an original way of introducing each chapter and to my knowledge, was never used again despite the large number of serials based on comic strips. Johnny wesimuller is in the title role based on alex raymonds comic strip character. A 12part jungle jim movie serial by universal pictures, starring grant withers, was released in 1937. Rent jungle jim 1936 starring grant withers and betty jane rhodes on dvd and bluray.
His employers hope to ascertain the whereabouts of joan betty jane rhodes, a young heiress who disappeared in the jungle several years earlier. Jungle jim films collection 10 dvd 1 movies serial and all 16 jungle jim movies jungle jim 1937 is a universal serial film based on jungle jim, the comic strip by alex raymond two safaris enter the african jungle intent on finding a white girl who is the heiress to a fortune. Long unavailable, this universal serial of 12 chapters returns in glorious condition thanks to vci. Jungle jim grant withers 1937 12 chapter serial with spanish subtitles chapters 1 thru 4 jungle jim 1937 is a universal movie serial based on the. Also included is the early jungle jim 12 chapter serial from 1937. I was always a big fan of the 1937 movie serial with grant withers and all the johnny weissmuller films are enjoyable too but the radio version is best of all. Jungle jim 1937 universal movie serial based on the comic strip by alex raymond. Jungle jim cliffhanger movie serial dvd grant withers betty. Though jungle jim was well received, it would be another 12 years before columbias jungle jim b movie series began production.
In fact, the prologue to each chapter consists of a jungle jim comic strip bringing the viewer up. Read the jungle jim serial movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Two safaris enter the african jungle intent on finding a white girl who is the heiress to a fortune. Jungle jim serial 1937 grant withers chapters 9 thru. Jungle jim 1937 is a universal movie serial based on the comic strip by alex raymond. Contentsshow production jungle jim was based on alex raymonds jungle jim comic strip. With jungle jim s help, joan breaks free of the cobras spell.