Fun Jungle Jim. Maybe three stars is generous but it has energy and a plot that throws in everything but the kitchen sink. Well, Tarzan tropes, anyway. It's got an expedition into the interior, a Western educated leader (in brownface) trying to get back control of his tribe from nasty locals, a white woman who is raised in the jungle, nefarious treasure hunters (played by Buster Crabbe!).
It's silly and lots of fun with action, stock footage, rampaging chimpanzees. It's terrific to see Crabbe as a villain and John Dehner adds class to the support cast though you're most likely to remember Anita Lhoest as the girl.
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