Adventure Girl

Adventure Girl

Year: 1934

Runtime: 69 mins

Language: English

Director: Herman C. Raymaker

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Presented as a documentary narrated in first person, it follows an adventurous woman who sails to Guatemala with her father and two male crew members. When their fresh‑water supply fails she rescues them, discovers a treasure map, and tries to steal a dazzling emerald from a ruined temple, inciting the wrath of a native princess and her people.

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Timeline & Setting – Adventure Girl (1934)

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Location

Caribbean Sea, Nearby Island, Mainland Village, Guatemalan Jungle Ruins

The voyage unfolds across the open sea, moving from a wreck-filled horizon toward a tiny island where water and safety are scarce. The crew then reaches a mainland village where locals guide them toward a hidden inner valley, before pushing upriver toward the Guatemalan jungle ruins rumored to hide a priceless emerald.

🗺️ Adventure 🌊 Sea 🏝️ Island 🏞️ Jungle Ruins

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:20

Main Characters – Adventure Girl (1934)

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Joan Lowell

A young, ambitious explorer who leads the voyage and pursues the emerald despite warnings. She is bold and capable, yet willing to bend rules to achieve her goals, illustrating a dangerous blend of charm and ruthlessness.

🧭 Adventurer 💫 Rebellious 🗺️ Map seeker

Joan's Father (Nicolas Wagner)

The ship's captain and a steady presence on the voyage. He represents experience and authority, guiding the crew through storms and wrecks, while navigating the tension between duty and his daughter's risky ambitions.

🧭 Authority ⚓ Experienced 🗺️ Leader

Princess Maya

A tribal leader who agrees to guide the party toward the lost city. She is pragmatic and cautious, balancing hospitality with the tribe’s customs and suspicions of outsiders.

👑 Leadership 🌿 Nature Connection 🗺️ Guide

Crewman Otto

A loyal crew member who participates in salvage operations and supports the group during their perilous journey. Practical and dependable, he helps keep the crew functional under pressure.

🧰 Loyal 🔧 Practical 🗺️ Sailor

Crewman Bill

A second crew member who assists with repairs and the voyage's practical needs. He contributes to the crew's survival and salvage efforts, staying pragmatic amid the chaotic treasure hunt.

🧰 Loyal 🔩 Practical 🗺️ Sailor

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Major Themes – Adventure Girl (1934)

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💰 Treasure Quest

A strong lure of riches drives the expedition, pulling the group deeper into dangerous territory. Lowell’s search for the emerald exposes trust issues and deceit among the crew. The quest becomes a catalyst for conflict, risking lives in pursuit of booty.

🧭 Survival Bond

Salvage, scarcity, and the need for water force the crew to rely on one another to stay alive. The rescue of Lowell by Sawyer and their desperate escape highlight loyalty under pressure. Survival reshapes relationships and tests limits.

⚖️ Cultural Clash

Outsiders collide with tribal customs as Manola and Maya decide whether to aid or hinder the voyage. The group’s plan to pass through the river realm collides with taboos and the natives’ wary supervision. Maya’s leadership and the villagers’ scrutiny underscore the friction between treasure-hunting motives and local sovereignty.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:20

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