Terry and the Pirates

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Based upon the famous Milton Caniff cartoon strip.

Released April 12, 1940

Overview

Dr. Herbert Lee, an archaeologist seeking to decipher ancient Mara inscriptions, is aided by his son Terry, Terry's pal Pat Ryan, and Normandie Drake. Jungle pirate and warlord Fang (Dick Curtis) plots to kill The Dragon Lady, Queen of the Temple of Mara, and seize the treasures of her ancestors. Both Fang and The Dragon Lady have sworn death for any foreign intruders.

Runtime

5h 0m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Terry and the Pirates


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Columbia Pictures

    United States

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