Amazing Women
who push the edge
and break the norms
THE JUNGLE QUEENS
THE JUNGLE QUEENSThis one time phenomena, now overlooked, opened the door to the empowerment of women. These are the women who took on the world on their own terms and won. No bad guy was safe around these Amazons.
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Perils of Nyoka (1942)
The Best Jungle Queen Serial Ever!
Nyoka, battles the evil Queen Vultura, with help from Larry Grayson, in attempts to discover the Golden Tablets of Hippocrates. These ancient tablets contain the medical knowledge for the cure of cancer— not to mention being buried along with gold and other treasure. Here are the ingredients for one the most beloved and acclaimed Jungle Queen serials. 15 episodes in 3 parts with commentary.
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JUNGLE GIRL (1941):
Swing with Francis Gifford
The Jungle Girl serial with comments and extras!
Here is the full 15 episodes, bio on Francis Gifford, history of the Jungle Queens craze, comics and movies. Plus details on Edgar Rice Burroughs' original book. Bio on super stuntwoman Helen Thurston. Etc.
SHE (1925): She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed
One of the few remaining Betty Blythe films. It is presented here with new color tinting with a great music sound track on the best film print available. The title cards have been replaced, making them easier to read. On the margin you will be given insight into the movie, Betty Blythe's life, Jungle Queen comic book and movie history. Also a homage to Betty Blythe's The Queen of Sheba (1921) a lost film which was the biggest spectacular of it's time. This video does contain PG-13 type nudity.
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More Jungle Queens
Digitally Enhanced & Colorized Photos from Irish McCalla's Sheena: Queen of the Jungle TV Series in 1955
Digitally Enhanced & Colorized Photos from Irish's Modeling Career in the 1950s.
Orphaned and raised by wild animals in Kenya, Africa, Sheena became the queen of the jungle. She championed the local natives, protected animals, and battled evildoers. Sheena was a proto feminist in leopard skin, being the only genuinely independent woman on television in that era. Sheena broke early 50s stereotypes. It is a series that has grown in popularity and importance over the years.
She's Gorgeous. Exotic. Breath-Taking! When you see bewitching Ann Corio in a back-to-nature romance with Buster Crabbe, You will get the thrill of your life!
A young girl journeys to Africa to find her father, an explorer who vanished in the jungle. Battling Nazis in Africa with the help on a Jungle Queen named Lothel who can walk through fire. Very unusual serial for the time with 3 leading women and lots of black actors. Plenty of plot twists with good production values and great cliffhangers.
Sometimes other people and situations keep us from fully being who we are. Tala worked hard at breaking through that boundary as best she could. In many ways, she succeeded. She remains an example for us all. Be you!
African explorer Jim Franklin is hired by eccentric millionaire, Amos P. Stitch, to capture animals for his private Westchester estate zoo. Stitch, who is perpetual drunk, provides much of the comic relief. He also wants to know if elephants in the wild are afraid of mice. Their expedition is secretly observed by The White Goddess, a white jungle girl, aka The Savage Girl. Having grown up with the animals, she warns the animals of the dangers of being captured. She, of course, releases the animals they do capture. The expedition eventually catches her by luring her with a shiny hand mirror. Naturally, complications ensue.
Nyoka, battles the evil Queen Vultura in attempts to discover the Golden Tablets of Hippocrates. These ancient tablets contain the medical knowledge for the cure of cancer— not to mention being buried along with gold and other treasure.
Through fifteen thrill-packed episodes Nyoka (Frances Gifford), Stanton and Curly Rogers face dangerous adventures. The complete Jungle Girl (1941) Republic serial. Includes commentary, and tribute to Frances Gifford. With history of the Jungle Queens craze, comics and movies.
BETTY BLYTHE. Strong. Independent. Courageous. Trendsetter. A model for us all! She performed in 63 silent films and 56 talking pictures. She is renowned for being one of the first actresses to appear nude in a film. She said, "A director is the only man besides your husband who can tell you how much of your clothes to take off."