Panther Girl of the Kongo

January 1955 serial

Mad Scientist Morgan wants sole access to secret diamond mines in the local area of Africa. In order to accomplish this he breeds giant crayfish Claw Monsters to scare away any other inhabitants. Jean Evans, the Panther Girl, and friend Larry Sanders encounter this plot while on a photo safari in the region.Panther Girl of the Kongo was budgeted at 172,793 although the final negative cost was 179,341 a 6,548, or 3.8, overspend. It was the most expensive Republic serial of 1955. ........

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