The Jungle Princess

The Jungle Princess

Year: 1936

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Director: Wilhelm Thiele

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Christopher Powell travels to Malaysia with his fiancée and her father to capture exotic wildlife. A tiger attacks him during the hunt; his guides abandon him. The tiger belongs to Ulah, a jungle dweller who rescues and nurses him, falling in love. She follows him back to camp, provoking his fiancée’s jealousy and distrust, leading to conflict.

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1

Powell attacked by tiger Limau; Melan abandons him

During a hunting expedition in Malaya, Powell is attacked by Limau, the tiger. Melan deserts him, leaving him for dead in the jungle. The escape sets the stage for Ulah's later intervention.

Malaya jungle near hunting camp
2

Ulah rescues Powell and nurses him back to health

Ulah finds the wounded Powell and carries him to her cave. She nurses him back to health while a forbidden attraction grows between them. Powell's survival hinges on Ulah's care.

Ulah's jungle cave
3

Ulah follows Powell back to camp; Ava grows jealous

Powell returns to the camp with Ulah following, causing tension with Ava, Powell's fiancée. Ava's jealousy intensifies as Ulah's presence is interpreted as a threat. The locals begin viewing Ulah or Limau as demons, fueling conflict.

Malaya hunting camp
4

Natives seize the camp and prepare to execute Ulah

The natives capture everyone at the camp and plan to lower Ulah into a pit as punishment. Melan, a traitor among them, digs the pit in support of the execution. The imminent danger heightens the alarm among Powell and Ulah.

Hunting camp
5

Limau dies saving Ulah; Ulah mourns

Limau dies trying to rescue Ulah from the pit and spear danger. The natives kill Limau with a volley of spears as he protects her. Ulah weeps at the loss of Limau.

Pit vicinity
6

Karen Neg dies resisting locals

Karen Neg escapes and attempts to fight the locals with a broadsword. He is killed when Melan stabs him from behind, marking another blow to the resistance. The chaos escalates as more natives close in.

Camp outskirts
7

Bogo the chimpanzee mobilizes the monkeys

Bogo witnesses the carnage and rallies a horde of monkeys to confront the attacking natives. The animals swarm, causing further disruption. The scene creates a striking parallel to the earlier disaster in Ulah's life.

Jungle near camp
8

Powell escapes and shoots Melan

Powell escapes his bonds and seizes Ava's pistol. He shoots Melan just before the traitor can kill Ulah, turning the tide in their favor. Ulah's safety is secured as the threat level drops.

Hunting camp
9

Monkeys stampede; natives' homes are destroyed

The monkey stampede sweeps through the settlement, destroying the natives' homes and scattering their defenses. The chaos echoes the collapse of order that followed Powell's rescue. Ulah's and Limau's past is mirrored in the catastrophe.

Camp area
10

Powell shoots a hostile local; Bogo's protection endures

During the final collapse, Powell fires at a local who tries to kill Bogo, defending his animal ally. The act reinforces Powell's commitment to Ulah and his new loyalties. The scene marks the last of the immediate danger.

Camp outskirts
11

Ava and Colonel Lane reconcile

In the aftermath, Ava and Colonel Lane embrace, signaling reconciliation after the violent events. Powell observes but continues to navigate his relationship with Ulah. The characters seek a fragile peace amid the jungle's upheaval.

Camp
12

Powell and Ulah share a final kiss; film ends

Powell and Ulah share a tender kiss as the story resolves their unlikely romance. The closing image focuses on Bogo covering his face, adding a hint of whimsy to the ending. The couple's bond endures beyond the peril.

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Last Updated: October 07, 2025 at 08:17

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