Bomba, the Jungle Boy facts for kids

The Bomba, the Jungle Boy series is a collection of exciting adventure books. There are 20 books in this series. They were created by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, using the pen name Roy Rockwood. The first book came out in 1926.

The main character in these stories is a wild boy named Bomba. He lives in the jungle. Some of his adventures happen in South America, while others take place in Africa.

Bomba's Book Adventures

The Bomba, the Jungle Boy series includes 20 exciting books. Each book tells a new story about Bomba's life in the wild.

First Bomba Books

• Bomba the Jungle Boy, 1926
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy and the Moving Mountain, 1926
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy at the Giant Cataract, 1927
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy on Jaguar Island, 1927
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy and the Abandoned City, 1927

Later Jungle Tales

• Bomba, the Jungle Boy on Terror Trail, 1928
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy in the Swamp of Death, 1929
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy Among the Slaves, 1929
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy on the Underground River, 1930
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy and the Lost Explorers, 1930
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy in a Strange Land, 1931
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy Among the Pygmies, 1931
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy and the Cannibals, 1931
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy and the Painted Hunters, 1932
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy and the River Demons, 1932
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy and the Hostile Chieftain, 1934
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy Trapped by the Cyclone, 1935
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy in the Land of Burning Lava, 1936
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy in the Perilous Kingdom, 1937
• Bomba, the Jungle Boy in the Steaming Grotto, 1938

Bomba on the Big Screen

Between 1949 and 1955, a series of 12 adventure movies about Bomba were made. These movies were set in the African jungle. They used characters and ideas from the books. The first movie was Bomba, the Jungle Boy. The last one was Lord of the Jungle.

Monogram Pictures released these movies. After 1953, the company became Allied Artists Pictures. All the movies were directed by Ford Beebe. Johnny Sheffield starred as Bomba. Smoki Whitfield also appeared in many of the films.

First Bomba Movie

Bomba, the Jungle Boy

This was the first Bomba movie with Johnny Sheffield. It came out on March 20, 1949. The movie also featured Peggy Ann Garner and Onslow Stevens. Smoki Whitfield played a native guide named Eli. In this film, Bomba helps a young girl lost in the jungle. It is 70 minutes long.

More Jungle Adventures

Bomba on Panther Island

This second movie is about Bomba facing a dangerous panther. This happens during a brush fire. Allene Roberts and Harry Lewis also starred. Smoki Whitfield returned as Eli. It was released on December 18, 1949, and runs for 70 minutes.

The Lost Volcano

Released on June 25, 1950, this movie shows two bad guys looking for gold. They kidnap a little boy. Marjorie Lord, Donald Woods, and Tommy Ivo were in this film. It is 76 minutes long.

Bomba and the Hidden City

Also known as The Hidden City, this movie came out on September 24, 1950. Bomba tries to get a stolen throne back to its rightful owner. Sue England and Paul Guilfoyle starred. Whitfield played Hadji. The movie is 71 minutes long.

The Lion Hunters

Sometimes called Bomba and the Lion Hunters, this film was released on March 25, 1951. Bomba tries to save lions from hunters who want to catch them for zoos. Woody Strode and Morris Ankrum were in it. Whitfield played Jonas. It runs for 75 minutes.

Elephant Stampede

This movie, sometimes called Bomba and the Elephant Stampede, came out on October 28, 1951. Two elephant hunters plan to steal ivory. Bomba calls on friendly elephants to stop them. Edith Evanson, John Kellogg, and Myron Healey starred. It is 71 minutes long.

African Treasure

Released in 1952, this movie is also known as Bomba and the African Treasure. Bomba catches two diamond smugglers. Laurette Luez, Lyle Talbot, and Martin Garralaga were in it. Whitfield appeared as Eli. It runs for 70 minutes.

Bomba and the Jungle Girl

Also known as Jungle Girl, this movie was released on December 7, 1952. Bomba searches for the graves of his parents. Karen Sharpe and Walter Sande starred. It is 70 minutes long.

Safari Drums

This movie, sometimes called Bomba and the Safari Drums, came out on June 21, 1953. Bomba solves the death of a geologist who was killed during a movie shoot. Barbara Bestar and Emory Parnell starred. Whitfield played native guide Eli. It is 71 minutes long.

The Golden Idol

Released on January 10, 1954, this story is about a bad Arab chieftain. He steals a golden idol from an African tribe. Paul Guilfoyle starred, and Whitfield played native guide Eli. It is 71 minutes long.

Killer Leopard

Sometimes called Bomba and the Killer Leopard, this movie was released on August 22, 1954. Bomba searches for a man lost in the jungle. He also hunts a leopard that is attacking people. Beverly Garland starred. Whitfield returned as Eli. It runs for 70 minutes.

Lord of the Jungle

This was the twelfth and final Bomba movie starring Johnny Sheffield. It was released on June 12, 1955. It was also Sheffield's last movie before he retired from acting to go to college. Wayne Morris and Nancy Hale starred. Whitfield appeared again as Eli. The story is about Bomba saving a herd of elephants. It is 69 minutes long.

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