The New Adventures of Tarzan: Chapter 9 – Doom’s Brink (1935) Director: Edward A. Kull, Wilbur F. McGaugh Studio: Burroughs-Tarzan Enterprises / Ashton Dearholt Productions Starring: Herman Brix (Tarzan), Ula Holt (Ula Vale), Ashton Dearholt (P.B. Raglan), Frank Baker, Lewis Sargent Release Date: May 1935 Runtime: ~20 minutes (Chapter 9) Format: Black & White | Mono | Sound | Serial | Live Action Country: United States Language: English Genres: Adventure | Jungle Serial | Action | Thriller Summary: In Chapter 9 – "Doom’s Brink," the peril facing Tarzan and his companions reaches a boiling point. With the ancient temple now behind them and the coveted Green Goddess idol in hand, the expedition is ambushed by Raglan’s mercenaries, who will stop at nothing to seize it. As a series of traps are sprung and a betrayal from within shatters the group’s unity, Tarzan must make a desperate stand on a deadly precipice—both literal and metaphorical. Surrounded by treachery, jungle hazards, and the looming threat of ritual execution, Tarzan faces a moment of reckoning. Will he save his allies and preserve the secret of the idol, or will the brink become a plunge into doom? Background: Doom’s Brink continues the high-stakes tension of The New Adventures of Tarzan, as the serial enters its final act. The chapter blends elements of suspense, betrayal, and jungle action, using the looming concept of “the brink” to symbolize both physical danger and the moral crossroads confronting the characters. As always, Herman Brix’s Tarzan is portrayed with intelligence and nobility, distinguishing this series from other early Tarzan adaptations. Director Edward A. Kull emphasized atmosphere and suspense in this episode, delivering a jungle showdown filled with both psychological and physical drama. Trivia: This chapter’s cliffhanger is one of the most dramatic in the serial, with Tarzan literally hanging on the edge of a canyon. Several stunt sequences were performed by Herman Brix himself, including a leap over a collapsing rope bridge. “Doom’s Brink” marks a major narrative turning point, as the secrets of the Green Goddess come closer to being revealed. The episode reflects Edgar Rice Burroughs’ ongoing attempt to portray Tarzan as a worldly, articulate figure—a warrior with a conscience. The serial is in the public domain and continues to be a popular choice for vintage adventure marathons and pulp cinema retrospectives. Hashtags: #NewAdventuresOfTarzan #DoomsBrink #TarzanSerial #HermanBrix #ClassicTarzan #1930sAdventure #GreenGoddess #PulpCinema #PublicDomainFilm #JungleThriller #CliffhangerSerial #EdgarRiceBurroughs #GoldenAgeSerial #VintageAction #JungleAdventure #BMovieClassic #OldHollywoodAdventure #SerialChapter9 #TarzanReturns #ClassicHero