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RAMAR OF THE JUNGLE—Headed by Jon Hall went all out in casting last August and September when many local actors and actresses were selected to play supporting roles. Among those who work in the series are Francois Andre, Juanita Moore, Woody Strode, Archie Savage, Nick Stewart, Louise Franklin, Bernard Hamilton, Felix Nelson, James Adamson, Ella Mae Brown, Otis Greene and many others.
- ↑ Vagg, Stephen (April 9, 2022). "The Campy, Yet Surprisingly Interesting Cinema of Jon Hall". Filmiink.
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- ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1958-12-15. p. 11. ISSN 0006-2510 . Retrieved 2014-11-23.
- ↑ https://www.oldies.com/search/results.cfm?q=ramar+of+the+jungle&results=Products [ bare URL ]