Tropic Fury

An investigator checks into the rumors of harsh working conditions on an Amazon rubber plantation.

Cast

Richard Arlen

as Dan Burton

Andy Devine

as Tynan ('Tiny') Andrews

Beverly Roberts

as Judith Adams

Louis Merrill

as Porthos Scipio

Lupita Tovar

as Maria Scipio

Samuel S. Hinds

as J.P. Waterford

Charles Trowbridge

as Dr. Taylor

Leonard Mudie

as J.T.M. Gallon

Adia Kuznetzoff

as Soledad - Slave-Driver

Noble Johnson

as Hannibal - Slave-Driver

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