A dispute between two rangers takes a weird turn as some of Jimmy’s cattle goes missing, only to be found dead in a swamp. Legend has is that as the swamp dries up strange occurrences happen, in this case a T-Rex comes forth to wreck havoc. Unfortunately, we don’t see the monster until there is about 20 minutes left in the movie.
Return of Chandu, Intro
Fade-in intro for each chapter of the Return of Chandu, starring Bela Lugosi
Cycling for Gold
Mr John William Thistleton rode 1000 miles (round trip) to Mt. Rugged Rush in search for gold.
“Returned from Mt Ragged Rush, 1000 miles trip in the bush”
Tour De France, 1930
Learco Guerra and Alfredo Binda, 1930 Tour de France
The ascent of the Pyrenees during the Tour de France.
Return of Chandu, 1934
A quirky serial staring Bela Lugosi. Princess Nadji of Egypt is targeted by the followers of Ubasti to resurrect their long dead High-priestess Ossana. Chandu must protect, and eventually rescue her from the cultist’s hands.
Though the action was not evenly paced, and some of the cliffhangers were questionable, the story itself is interesting. Overall a fun 12 parts serial, seeing Bela as a protagonist.
On a side note of interest, scenes from Lemuria are filmed on the former set of King Kong.
The Bombs Bursting In Air
Joan Crawford celebrating the 4th… be careful out there!
And The Rocket’s Red Glare
A young Bette Davis on the 4th
Mr. Skygack, July 4, 1908
At this writing I am in comparative seclusion, owing to general eruptive conditions obtaining over extensive area of earth surface ~~ Earth-beings, old and young, in spells of frenzy carelessly throw packages of noise and destruction in unexpected places ~~ May be due to adverse planetary influences. P.S. ~~ Am in sore need of body covering.
Carter’s Monthly, July, 1898
Sure is hot out there…
Hot enough to fry and an egg on a tank in North Africa, 1942