Monday, July 6, 2020

Clyde Of The Jungle


THE LOST JUNGLE-1934-Lion tamer Clyde Beatty has problems with a new lion and his girlfriend Ruth (Cecilia Parker) who leaves him to go to South America with her father Capt. Robinson (Edward LeSaint) who's taking Professor Livingston to look for a lost civilization called Kenmor. He also has an assistant Sharkey (Warner Richman) who tries to sabotage his efforts. Later Clyde previews his newest act, mixed animals all in one cage for his boss and manager Larry (Syd Saylor)). 

Three months later his new act is a huge hit but he's not happy having never heard from Ruth. And with good reason the ship she was on got wrecked on a jungle island! They send an SOS by carrier pigeon and Clyde joins the dirigible rescue party that's going after them but it crashes leaving only Beatty and Larry alive. Although the no good Sharkey parachuted out before the crash. He stumbles upon the entrance to the lost city. We know this because the title “The lost city of Kenmor” pops up on the screen! 

Sharkey finds the dying professor (Cauford Kent) who mentions finding a treasure which excites his greed. Clyde arrives in time to save Ruth from a lion attack but their tender reunion is short lived as Clyde botches his reasons for coming to Kenmor. Meanwhile the crew lead by first mate Kirby (Wheeler Oakman) want to mutiny against Capt. Robinson who won't leave till he hears from the professor. Despite their predicament, Clyde seems intent on bringing back a man eating tiger. The uppity crew gains new respect for their predicament when thye see Clyde capture the tiger. They all agree to go look for the professor. Sharkey just happens to be outside the fence and hears the plan. He lets the tiger loose. Clyde winds up in a pit with the tiger who he somehow puts to sleep and Larry saves him. Then the lion invades the camp and kills Sharkey. After Clyde hog ties the lion, Livingston's map is found. Finally Clyde picks Ruth over wild beasts. 

This is the movie version of a 12 part Republic serial.

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