The New Adventures of Tarzan | Episode 6 | Fatal Fangs | Adventure | Serial | Action | Thriller

The New Adventures of Tarzan: Chapter 6 – Fatal Fangs (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 6) Format: Black & White | Mono | Sound | Serial | Live Action Country: United States Language: English Genres: Adventure | Jungle Serial | Action | Thriller Summary: In Chapter 6 – "Fatal Fangs", the jungle reveals its deadliest predators as Tarzan and the expedition face a wave of natural threats—most dangerously, venomous snakes and other hidden killers. When a member of the team is struck down by an unseen assailant, suspicion spreads and tensions rise. Is it nature’s wrath, or a calculated move by Raglan’s spies? As Tarzan tracks the source of the danger, he must navigate a dense and hostile wilderness while keeping his companions safe. Suspicion, sabotage, and survival dominate this suspenseful episode, where even the smallest creature can deliver a fatal blow. Background: “Fatal Fangs” leans into the jungle thriller elements of The New Adventures of Tarzan, blending animal attacks with the growing sense of human betrayal. Known for filming on location in the Guatemalan jungle, the serial used real wildlife and practical stunts, enhancing the sense of danger. Director Edward Kull maintained the fast-paced tension, making this chapter one of the most perilous to date. The use of exotic animals and poisonous reptiles added to the pulp appeal and authenticity of the series, though they posed real hazards to cast and crew during filming. Trivia: The “fatal fangs” refer to both snakes and a symbolic warning about treachery among the group. Scenes involving jungle creatures used a mix of stock footage and live animals on set—sometimes with risky results. The serial continued to distinguish itself from other Tarzan adaptations by portraying Tarzan as educated and strategic. Herman Brix performed many of his own stunts, including close encounters with snakes and rugged terrain. The serial inspired later jungle adventure films and laid groundwork for the more serious Tarzan films of the 1940s. Like the rest of the series, this chapter is in the public domain and available in classic adventure archives. Hashtags: #NewAdventuresOfTarzan #FatalFangs #TarzanSerial #HermanBrix #ClassicTarzan #1930sAdventure #EdgarRiceBurroughs #JungleDanger #SerialCinema #PublicDomainFilm #GoldenAgeAdventure #VintageAction #PulpSerial #SnakeAttack #BMovieClassic #OldHollywoodAdventure #GuatemalaFilming #JungleThriller #SerialChapter6 #TarzanFans