The New Adventures of Tarzan: Chapter 10 – Secret Signals (1935) Director: Edward A. Kull, Wilbur F. McGaugh Studio: Burroughs-Tarzan Enterprises / Ashton Dearholt Productions Starring: Herman Brix (Tarzan), Ula Holt (Ula Vale), Ashton Dearholt (P.B. Raglan), Frank Baker, Lewis Sargent Release Date: May 1935 Runtime: ~20 minutes (Chapter 10) Format: Black & White | Mono | Sound | Serial | Live Action Country: United States Language: English Genres: Adventure | Jungle Serial | Action | Mystery Summary: In Chapter 10 – "Secret Signals," Tarzan and his allies uncover a hidden communication network used by the villainous Raglan and his henchmen. As coded messages and clandestine signals guide enemy attacks and sabotage efforts, the stakes rise dramatically. Tarzan must decipher these secret signs to protect the expedition and ensure the Green Goddess remains out of evil hands. With ambushes looming and trust eroding, this chapter blends jungle action with suspenseful espionage, highlighting Tarzan’s keen intellect and unshakable resolve in the face of growing peril. Background: This episode showcases The New Adventures of Tarzan moving beyond pure physical adventure into the realm of intrigue and strategy. The serial's unique approach—portraying Tarzan as both a warrior and a thinker—sets it apart from other contemporary jungle serials. Filmed on location in Guatemala’s dense jungle, the production continued to utilize real landscapes and local extras, lending authenticity to the story. Director Edward A. Kull’s tight pacing keeps audiences engaged as the mystery of Raglan’s secret signals unfolds. Trivia: The secret signals involve a combination of native drums, smoke, and coded lantern flashes, adding an exotic flavor to the espionage theme. Herman Brix’s Tarzan uses his knowledge of jungle lore and observation skills, emphasizing brains alongside brawn. The serial's complex plot elements helped pave the way for more sophisticated adventure stories in later cinema. Some sequences were reused in the 1938 feature Tarzan and the Green Goddess. Ula Holt’s character provides crucial assistance in decoding messages, showcasing a more active female role for the time. Public domain status ensures wide availability in classic serial and Tarzan collections. Hashtags: #NewAdventuresOfTarzan #SecretSignals #TarzanSerial #HermanBrix #ClassicTarzan #1930sAdventure #JungleEspionage #EdgarRiceBurroughs #PublicDomainFilm #SerialCinema #GoldenAgeAdventure #VintageAction #PulpSerial #TarzanAndTheGreenGoddess #JungleMystery #BMovieClassic #OldHollywoodAdventure #Chapter10Serial