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In September 1948, Monogram's president, Steve Broidy, announced that the studio would make two Bomba films over the following year, and the films would be in black and white. [7] The decision to film in black-and-white was based on economics and efficiency: the studio could insert authentic, black-and-white jungle footage into the new productions.
Bomba, the Jungle Boy is a 1949 American adventure film directed by Ford Beebe, based on the first of the Bomba series of juvenile adventure books. It was the first in a 12-film series featuring Bomba, a sort of teenage Tarzan, played by Johnny Sheffield, who as a child had played "Boy" in several previous Tarzan films.
Bomba and the Hidden City is a 1950 American adventure film based on the Bomba series of juvenile adventure books. It was the fourth film in the 12-film Bomba, the Jungle Boy series. [ 1 ]
Bomba 7: African Treasure: Ford Beebe: Johnny Sheffield: United States [157] [158] Bomba 8: Bomba and the Jungle Girl: Ford Beebe: Johnny Sheffield: United States [159] [160] The Brigand: Phil Karlson: Anthony Dexter, Anthony Quinn, Jody Lawrance: United States [161] Buridan, héros de la tour de Nesle Émile Couzinet: Jacques Torrens, Clarisse ...
The first entry in this series, Bomba, the Jungle Boy was released in 1949 [5] with co-star Peggy Ann Garner. In all, he appeared as Bomba 12 times, more than any other character he portrayed. Sheffield retired from films at age 24 after starring in his twelfth Bomba film in 1955 ("Lord of the Jungle").
Elephant Stampede is a 1951 American adventure film directed by Ford Beebe and starring Johnny Sheffield, Donna Martell and Edith Evanson.It was the sixth in the 12-film Bomba, the Jungle Boy series, [1] based on the Bomba series of juvenile adventure books.The film's sets were designed by the art director, Vin Taylor.
Lord of the Jungle is a 1955 American adventure film directed by Ford Beebe and starring Johnny Sheffield.It is the 12th and final film in the Bomba, the Jungle Boy series, [1] [2] which were based on the Bomba series of juvenile adventure books.
Two unscrupulous geologists force the locals to work in a hidden diamond mine. Bomba, who narrowly avoids being buried alive, rescues them and defeats the villains. Bomba demonstrates some communication skills as a jungle drummer. There is also some underwater action in the film and a cameo by Woody Strode. [3]