Valley of Head Hunters (Columbia Pictures) (1953)

Mat 1-A; Still No. 8037-60 JOHNNY WEISSMULLER stars as Jungle Jim in Columbia Pic tures’ new action adventure, “Valley of Head Hunters,”” now at the Theatre with Christine Larson. Jungle Jim Foils 105th Death Try When Johnny “Jungle Jim” Weissmuller successfully fights off a black panther in Columbia Pictures’ latest adventure thriller, “Valley of Head Hunters,” at the Theatre it marks the 105th time that he has escaped death on the silver screen! He has been involved in 18 earthquakes, 11 hurricanes, 13 landslides and various escapes from 9 quicksand beds. As for the human side of his brushes with death, Weissmuller has been stalked by exactly 79 heavies who have done everything from pushing him off a cliff to throwing him to a school of hungry sharks. These villains have tried to eliminate him with poisons, bullets, arrows, spears, blowguns and dart guns and, to the increased enjoyment of his movie fans, all 79 have perished in their various attempts! Featured in the cast of “Valley of Head Hunters” are lovely Christine Larson and Tamba, the talented chimp. Nightmare Supper In ‘Head Hunters’ One of the most unusual recipes ever devised for motion pictures was called for in Columbia Pictures’ newest Jungle Jim adventure film, “Valley of Head Hunters,” starring Johnny Weissmuller and featuring Christine Larson and Tamba, the talented chimp, at the Theatre. This gourmet’s nightmare consisted of 50 cans of assorted soups, 50 cans of baked beans, 30 cut-up loaves for crumbs, 10 bushels of assorted vegetables— all boiled in one pot for 5 hours and finally emerging as a steaming, muddy and gelatinous slum. To really top it off, the (un) aptizing concoction was served to forty “jungle” guests who dipped their hands into the quivering mess for scenes in “Valley of Head Hunters.” Weissmuller Wars On ‘Head Hunters’ In New Jungle Jim (General Advance) “Valley of Head Hunters,” Columbia Pictures’ newest addition to the popular “Jungle Jim” adventure series starring Johnny Weissmuller, opens on tbe ee Theatre. Advance reports indicate that this adventure-thriller, which is based on the famous King Features Syndicate comic _ strip, “Jungle Jim,” tops all previous roles Johnny has portrayed as the jungle crusader. In this newest of the “Jungle Jim” films, Weissmuller, in the service of a friendly government, is sent into the treacherous Valley of the Head Hunters to obtain permission from the hostile natives to utilize rich mineral resources found there. Accompanying Weissmuller on this expedition are lovely Christine Larson, who finds romance with Steven Ritch, portraying a government soldier, and the intelligent primate, Tamba the chimp who comes to the aid of the jungle fighter in several tight spots. Before Weissmuller can complete his hazardous mission, he comes to grips with two avaricious troublemakers who want to keep him from the rich deposits because of their own interests. Excitement is said to mount when these schemers turn the jungle natives against Weissmuller, who must use his vast physical prowess and uncanny jungle lore to overcome crazed savages, jungle beasts and man-eating head hunters! Preview audiences claim that the manner in which Weissmuller outwits his enemies in the film’s climax sets a new excitement peak in the long list of his “Jungle Jim” portrayals. “Valley of Head Hunters” was written for the screen by Samuel Newman, based upon the famous Jungle Jim King Features Syndicate newspaper feature. William Berke directed for producer Sam Katzman. Weissmuller Battles Voodoo In ‘Valley of Head Hunters’ (Review) “Valley of Head Hunters,” latest and one of the most entertaining of Columbia Pictures’ popular “Jungle Jim” series, opened yesterday at the....... Theatre, with Johnny Weissmuller again starred as_ the daredevil explorer. Featured in the cast are lovely Christine Larson and Weissmuller’s sidekick Tamba, the talented chimp. On safari deep into the Valley of Head Hunters to obtain permission from the natives for a friendly government to utilize rich mineral deposits, Weissmuller is accompanied by Miss Larson, government explorers and his ever faithful companion, Tamba the chimp. Suspense builds from the very outset of the film when two jungle troublemakers try to prevent Jungle Jim from succeeding in his mission. They know of rich oil deposits in the area and they bribe a corrupt jungle chief to cast his lot with them in return for power in the valley. There ensues exciting native ritual rites in preparation for their attacks on the explorer and his party. Savage hand-tohand fighting with poisoned spears takes place as Jungle Jim battles frenzied beasts and voodoo’d head hunters to save the jungle’s secret fortune. Romance and comedy is neatly integrated with the Jungle Jim action of the thriller, making “Valley of Head Hunters” another exciting adventure treat for the loyal legion of Johnny Weissmuller fans. “Valley of Head Hunters” was written for the screen by Samuel Newman, based on the famous King Features Syndicate comic strip, “Jungle Jim.” William Berke directed and Sam Katzman produced for Columbia Pictures. Still ‘Up in Air’ Johnny Weissmuller, known to countless millions as “Jungle Jim,” continues “up in the air.” Currently starring at the Theatre in Columbia Pictures’ “Valley of Head Hunters,” based on the famous Jungle Jim King Features Syndicate newspaper feature, Weissmuller has appeared in more than 20 jungle pictures over a span of 15 years. He has flown through the air with the greatest of ease a total of some 500,000 feet with the aid of only a dangling rope or a vine. Weissmuller adds to his aerial mileage in “Valley of Head Hunters.” Written for the screen by Samuel Newman, his latest “Jungle Jim” thriller was directed by William Berke and produced by Sam Katzman. ee Mat 1-B JUNGLE JIM and a jungle companion! Johnny Weissmuller stars and Christine Larson is featured in Columbia Pictures’ “Valley of Head Hunters,”’ at the. .. . Theatre. a “Valley of Head Hunters” Mat 2-A; Still No. Art 3 “VALLEY OF HEAD HUNTERS,” new Columbia action adventure at the Theatre, stars Johnny Weissmuller as Jungle Jim. Shown above is an artist’s version of a scene in the film which features Christine Larson and Tamba, the chimp. Jungle Jim Role Shades Weissmuller Johnny Weissmuller has been famous as a jungle hero so long that few people know or remember him as the winner of five Olympic swimming championships and the holder of some 67 world swim records, much of which have never been bettered. Currently starring in “Valley of Head Hunters,” Columbia Pictures’ latest film in the “Jungle Jim” adventure series, at the Theatre, Weissmuller has an enviable reputation in sports annals as winner of 52 national championships. He never lost an event in his entire competitive career — something which few champions in any other sport can boast. Today, Johnny’s laurels rest mainly on his depiction of one of the most colorful personalities in American film fiction, “Jungle Jim,’ which is based upon the adventures of the famous comic strip character of King Features Syndicate. In bringing to life this crusader for right in the jungle, Weissmuller makes good use of his aquatic ability, which plays an integral part in the heroics of the “Jungle Jim” series. In practically every film, Johnny is called upon to escape from danger, or to rescue someone, by plunging into a raging torrent or a crocodile-infested lagoon. Besides his swimming ability, his sturdy physique enables him to engage in life-and-death struggles with rib-crushing cobras, charging elephants, snarling tigers, roaring lions, growling gorillas, maneating sharks, snapping crocodiles and, currently, savage head hunters! Weissmuller is one screen hero who doesn’t need a “stunt” man for the action sequences in his films. “Valley of Head Hunters,” Swim Fame starring Johnny Weissmuller as Jungle Jim and featuring lovely Christine Larson and Tamba, the talented chimp, was written for the screen by Samuel Newman and directed by William Berke for producer Sam Katzman. Jungle Too Cold Lovely Christine Larson, featured in Columbia Pictures’ latest “Jungle Jim” adventure series, “Valley of Head Hunters,” starring Johnny Weissmuller as Jungle Jim at the ........ Theatre, found jungle life a little too cold for her blood when she had to plunge into a supposedly tropical jungle lagoon. There had been a severe temperature drop on the day the scene was being shot. To avoid being almost frozen, she was coated from head to toe with a protective salve to keep her warm. Not too upset by this unexpected turn of events, Miss Larson summed it up in just five words— “all in a day’s work!” New Jungle Jim Hit Columbia Pictures’ “Valley of Head Hunters,” starring Johnny Weissmuller as Jungle Jim, opens Oe The. OAs Theatre. Latest in the popular “Jungle Jim” adventure series, “Valley of Head Hunters” features lovely Christine Larson and Tamba, the talented chimp. “Valley of Head Hunters” is based on the famous King Features Syndicate newspaper comic strip, “Jungle Jim.” The screen play was written by Samuel Newman and directed by William Berke. Sam Katzman produced for Columbia Pictures. Page 4