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US one sheet, chapter 3- The Flaming Jungle, 1925 Universal, Francis Ford, Joe Bonomo, Margaret Quimby, based on swiss family Robinson movie poster for Perils of the Wild, a 15-chapter adventure film serial released in 1925 by Universal Pictures. Directed by Francis Ford, it is notable as the first film adaptation of Johann David Wyss's 1812 novel, The Swiss Family Robinson.Film OverviewThe serial stars Joe Bonomo as Frederick Robinson and Margaret Quimby as Emily Montrose. The story follows the Robinson family, who are shipwrecked on a remote island while sailing for Australia. Their struggle for survival is complicated by a band of pirates led by Sir Charles Leicester, who competes with Frederick for Emily's hand.The poster specifically advertises Chapter 3: "The Flaming Jungle", which premiered on September 10, 1925.Notable FactsA "Lost" Film: Like many silent-era serials, Perils of the Wild is currently considered a lost film, meaning no complete prints are known to exist in public or private archives.Stunts and Injuries: Lead actor Joe Bonomo was known for performing his own stunts. During the filming of this serial, he suffered a fractured leg and an injured sacroiliac, which forced him to drop out of a subsequent project, Tarzan the Mighty.Boris Karloff: The cast included a young Boris Karloff, who would later achieve international fame as Frankenstein's monster. |
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