Pygmy Island

Pygmy Island
Directed by William Berke
Produced by Sam Katzman
Starring Johnny Weismuller
Ann Savage
Billy Curtis
Production
company
Release dates
November 22, 1950
Running time
69 mins
Country United States
Language English

Pygmy Island is a 1950 Jungle Jim film starring Johnny Weismuller. it was the 5th movie in the series.[1]

Production

Filming started 19 June 1950.[2] Katzman hired several midget actors to play pygmies.[3] The film was shot over 14 days.[4]

References

  1. http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/87419/Pygmy-Island/articles.html
  2. FILMLAND BRIEFS Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 11 May 1950: A16.
  3. FILMLAND BRIEFS Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 21 June 1950: A9.
  4. HOLLYWOOD HOLDS TO AVERAGE PRODUCTION LEVEL: STRONG ARM BOYS SWING INTO ACTION By THOMAS F. BRADY. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 30 July 1950: X5.


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