Bomba on Panther Island

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Bomba on Panther Island
Bomba on Panther Island poster.jpg
Film poster
Directed by Ford Beebe
Screenplay byFord Beebe
Based on Roy Rockwood
(based on characters created by)
Produced by Walter Mirisch
Starring Johnny Sheffield
Cinematography William A. Sickner
Edited by Richard V. Heermance
(as Richard Heermance)
Color process Black and white
Production
company
Monogram Pictures
Distributed by Monogram Pictures
Release date
  • December 18, 1949 (1949-12-18)
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Bomba on Panther Island is a 1949 American adventure film based on the Bomba series of juvenile adventure books. The film is directed by Ford Beebe and stars Johnny Sheffield. It is the second in the 12-film Bomba series following Bomba the Jungle Boy (1949). [1]

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Plot

A developer brings his sister with him to Africa and plans to build a plantation. Commissioner Barnes and Eli appear to lend him a hand, but unfortunately for them (and Bomba's monkey friend) a rogue panther is on the loose. Bomba, with revenge on his mind, is hunting the panther when he comes upon the construction site. He gets sidetracked by the sister and her exotic traveling companion, but recovers in time to battle the panther.

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References

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