Her Jungle Love
While searching the South Pacific for a missing aviator, Bob Mitchell and Jimmy Wallace are caught in a typhoon and crack up on an island, escaping unharmed with the aid of Tura, a beautiful jungle girl who is the only inhabitant of the island and is believed a goddess by the natives of the adjoining islands. The three are about to leave the island on a make-shift raft when a gang of savage tribesman land, headed by Kuasa, a half-mad potentate who informs them that all whites are his mortal enemies because an Englishwoman once spurned his love and he got his revenge by stealing her daughter, who is Tura.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy American socialite, played by Dorothy Lamour, becomes stranded on a remote island after a plane crash. She is discovered and cared for by a rugged man, portrayed by Ray Milland, who has been living in isolation. As they develop a relationship, they must confront the challenges of their vastly different worlds and the dangers lurking in the jungle.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Her Jungle Love' was seen as a typical jungle adventure romance, capitalizing on the popularity of its exotic setting and leading lady. While it was generally well-received by audiences for its escapist entertainment, critics noted its formulaic plot and predictable romantic storyline. It is primarily remembered as an early example of Dorothy Lamour's 'jungle queen' persona.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its exotic visuals and the screen presence of Dorothy Lamour.
- Criticized for a conventional and somewhat slow-paced narrative.
- Enjoyed as light, escapist entertainment of its era.
Google audience: Audience feedback is limited for this older film, but it's generally viewed as a charming, if dated, romantic adventure that showcases classic Hollywood glamour and a sense of exotic escapism.
Fun Fact
Dorothy Lamour's role in 'Her Jungle Love' helped solidify her image as a Hollywood 'jungle queen,' a persona she would famously embody in several other films for Paramount Pictures.
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