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Terry and the Pirates (1940)

1940-04-12 · 5h 0m · EN
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Based upon the famous Milton Caniff cartoon strip.

Dr. Herbert Lee, an archaeologist seeking to decipher ancient Mara inscriptions, is aided by his son Terry, Terry's pal Pat Ryan, and Normandie Drake. Jungle pirate and warlord Fang (Dick Curtis) plots to kill The Dragon Lady, Queen of the Temple of Mara, and seize the treasures of her ancestors. Both Fang and The Dragon Lady have sworn death for any foreign intruders.

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James W. HorneDirector

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William TracyWilliam TracyTerry LeeJeff YorkJeff YorkPat RyanJoyce BryantJoyce BryantNormandie DrakeJoyce BryantJoyce BryantConnieVictor DeCampVictor DeCampBig StoopSheila DarcySheila DarcyThe Dragon LadyDick CurtisDick CurtisMaster FangJohn Paul JonesJohn Paul JonesHerbert LeeForrest TaylorForrest TaylorAllen DrakeJack IngramJack IngramStantonJoe DevlinJoe DevlinHenchmanEddie FetherstonEddie FetherstonThompson

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Frequently asked questions about Terry and the Pirates

What is Terry and the Pirates about?

Dr. Herbert Lee, an archaeologist seeking to decipher ancient Mara inscriptions, is aided by his son Terry, Terry's pal Pat Ryan, and Normandie Drake. Jungle pirate and warlord Fang (Dick Curtis) plots to kill The Dragon Lady, Queen of the Temple of Mara, and seize the treasures of her ancestors. Both Fang and The Dragon Lady have sworn death for any foreign intruders.

How long is Terry and the Pirates?

Terry and the Pirates has a runtime of 300 minutes.