(Syndicated, since 1933) [Based upon the series of jungle adventure books by Edgar Rice Burroughs; Johnny Weismuller was a swimming champion discovered at a Hollywood hotel pool, and given an unbelievable break to star in this MGM series of films; but the casting was right; and although untrained as an actor, his animal magnetism was a natural in a loin cloth; Although created for theatrical release, these were often aired in the earliest decade of television...frequently as weekend adventure fare for children]
[ASCAP title variation... aka: "Voodoo Dance"; Main Title credit for this THEME in the book "Behind The Scenes: The Making Of..." by Rudy Behlmer, who said that the short film for which this cue was written was part of another 1930's MGM series of short subjects called "Dogville Comedy"; Although several composers were credited for this piece in the 2001 ASCAP ACE repertoire database, the actual composer was George Richelavie, according to Behlmer's source book. Also, in the ASCAP database Richelavie's name is spelled "Richelavic" -- which may be an error] Composers: George Richelavie (not affiliated) [actual name according to ASCAP: George Richelavic], P. A. Marquardt (not affiliated) [professional name of Paul A. Marquardt], and Fritz Stallberg (not affiliated) 1978 Publisher: Robbins Music, Inc. (ASCAP) [listed without composer in the 1978 ASCAP Index of Performed Compositions] 2001 Publishers: EMI-Robbins Catalog, Inc. (ASCAP) c/o EMI Music Publishing, Inc. of New York, NY 2018 Publishers: EMI-Robbins Catalog, Inc. (ASCAP) c/o EMI Music Publishing, Inc. of New York, NY Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings: