Jungle book 1942 sabu directed zoltan korda viking video classics 1986. Imagine his surprise when he comes face to face with a creature he has never seen before man. Jungle book vintage movie poster sabu rudyard kipling. The son of an elephant driver mahout in service for the maharajah of his town, the young stable boy learned responsibility early in life when, at age 9, his father died and. Deftly integrating real animals into its fanciful narrative. Director michael powell said that sabu had a wonderful grace about him. Sabu, the original indian star who conquered british and amercian cine goers imagination in late 1930s to early 50s with his smile, demeanor and performance. With the help of his jungle companions, mowgli saves. This set offers three of the four films made at the beginning of sabus career. Be sure to check out the store, theres many more great items there. The jungle book vhs 1942 sabu joseph calleia john qualen alexander kordas. The father of young mowgli sabu is killed by a jungle tiger during the childs early years. British indian actor sabu 19241963 had a smile as broad as the ganges and charm enough to lure the stripes off a tiger.
Sabu the jungle boy jungle hell 1956 sabu the jungle boy jaguar 1956 juano il tesoro del bengala 1953 ainur. Feb 17, 2007 teenaged mowgli, who was raised by wolves, appears in a village in india and is adopted by messua. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest classic films of all time. Sabu then went to hollywood, where he fit right into the exotic derringdo of those legendary jon hallmaria montez vehicles arabian nights 1942, white savage 1943, and cobra woman 1944. He became an instant star with the release of the british film elephant boy in 1937. Aug 26, 2011 mowgli, who was raised by wolves after being lost in the jungles of india, yearns to find his human roots, so he returns to his native village. This great film will surely attract a whole new generation of classic movie fans. Sabu dastagir or selar shaik sabu, depending on your resource was born on january 27, 1924, in the little town of mysore, india, which is nestled in the jungles of karapur. The official facebook page of sabu and super genie. Items will be shipped the next business day after payment is made. Jungle book 1942 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sabu plays mowgli, a childlike innocent with no concept of the value of money, reared by wolves according to the laws of the jungle, and capable of slaying a tiger. This 1942 feature was nominated for four academy awards including one for miklos rozsas musical score and serves as a nice companion. Sabu stars as mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, who can.
The jungle book full movie sabu, joseph calleia, john qualen. The jungle book tells the tale of a young boy named mowgli, who is raised from infancy by wolves in the jungles of india. Filmed in technicolor in 1942 jungle book is a fairly loose adaptation of rudyard kiplings famous collection of short stories about a boy living in a small village in india who, as a toddler, wanders away into the nearby jungle and ends up being raised by a pack of wolves. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. It must be credited to the film company andor the photographer assigned by or authorized byallowed on the set by the film company. Jungle book 1942sabu, joseph calleia, john qualen youtube.
In 1942 sabu played another role based on a kipling story, namely mowgli in jungle book directed by zoltan korda, which was shot entirely in california. But, the 1940s one with sabu keeps to the spirit, or ethos, much more faithfully. His last pairing with korda was the excellent adaptation of rudyard kiplings classic book jungle book 1942 playing mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, who must adapt to the ways of. Jungle book is a 1942 independent technicolor actionadventure film by the hungarian korda. A boy raised by wolves tries to adapt to human village life. Mowgli, who was raised by wolves after being lost in the jungles of india, yearns to find his human roots, so he returns to his native village. The jungle book full movie sabu, joseph calleia, john. With sabu, joseph calleia, john qualen, frank puglia.
Sabu in jungle book original 1942 version, remastered. The jungle book full movie sabu, joseph calleia, john qualen, frank puglia, rosemary decamp the film detective. Feb 09, 2017 jungle book 1942action, adventure, family,zoltan korda,sabu, joseph calleia, john qualen. Both are loosely based on it and elaborate different parts of the original. Sabu is perhaps best known for his role as abu in the 1940 british film the thief of bagdad. Sabu is perfectly cast along with black narcissus, its his best film work with a sweetness and charm that doesnt show up much in all those maria montez. Jungle book 1942 is a classic movie directed by zoltan korda, and starring sabu. The whole family will enjoy this lavish technicolor 1942 version of rudyard kiplings classic adventure story. Having no family, the boy lives with wolves and befriends a variety of animals. Jungle book is a 1942 independent technicolor actionadventure film by the hungarian korda brothers, based on a screenplay adaptation by laurence stallings of rudyard kiplings the jungle book 1894, about a wild boy who is kidnapped by villagers who are cruel to animals as they attempt to steal a dead kings cursed treasure the film was directed by zoltan korda, produced by his brother. Nov 09, 2018 the jungle book full movie sabu, joseph calleia, john qualen, frank puglia, rosemary decamp the film detective.
In this adaptation of the rudyard kipling story, indian juvenilestar sabu plays mowgli, who was raised by wolves after having been lost in the jungle as an infant. Designed to capitalize on the thief of bagdads success, jungle book 1942 was another familyfriendly spectacular, directed by zoltan korda. It is forbidden to reproduce the photograph out of context of the promotion of the film. But he is adopted by a wolf family and raised as their own. It must be credited to the film company andor the photographer assigned by or authorized byallowed on the. Poignantly, mowgli turns out to be the most moral character, incapable of greed and imbued with a deep respect for the natural world. Reels, rewinds, reel bands, splicers, zoom lens or other legacy movie related item. His succession of tropical technicolor treats delighted audiences before and. If you have any questions feel free to email any time. Loosely based on the rudyard kipling mowgli stories, the 1942 jungle book offered warweary audiences brilliant technicolor, elaborate sets, numerous action sequences, exotic animals, lost treasure, and a climatic firestormnot to mention charismatic indianborn star sabu in a persistently and titillating halfnaked state. This 1942 feature was nominated for four academy awards including one for.
The jungle book 35mm feature print 1942 sabu color print. Apr 24, 2015 teenaged mowgli who was raised by wolves appears in a village in india and is adopted by messua. The jungle book 35mm feature print 1942 sabu color print ebay. The next kordasabu collaboration was also filmed in the u. Filmed in technicolor in 1942 jungle book is a fairly loose adaptation of rudyard kiplings famous collection of short stories about a boy living in a small village in india who, as a toddler, wanders away into the nearby jungle. Having no family, the boy lives with wolves and befriends a variety of. Addition ive just read the kipling jungle book from amazon. Sabu stars as mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, who can communicate with all the beasts of the jungle, friend or foe, and who gradually reacclimates to civilization with the help of his long lost mother and a beautiful village girl. It was the last time all three korda brothers would work together, and sabus fourth and final appearance in a korda production.
Rudyard kiplings the jungle book rare 1942 version staring sabu, joseph calleia. Elephant boy 1937, the drum 1938, and jungle book 1942. Jungle book is a 1942 independent technicolor actionadventure film by the hungarian korda brothers, based on a screenplay adaptation by laurence stallings of rudyard kiplings the jungle book 1894, about a wild boy who is kidnapped by villagers who are cruel to animals as they attempt to steal a dead kings cursed treasure. Set in india, a small child wanders from the village and gets lost. Sabu plays mowgli in this korda kipling adaptation. The film was directed by zoltan korda, produced by his brother alexander and art directed by their younger brother vincent. Nov 29, 2011 sabu was entranced by sunny southern california. Mowgli learns human language and some human ways quickly though keeping jungle ideas. Kordas lavish production with exotic scenery and evocative music score by miklos rozsa is still. This korda brothers film is the definitive version of rudyard kiplings classic collection of fables.