The New Adventures of Tarzan: Chapter 3 – Devil’s Posse (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 3) Format: Black & White | Mono | Sound | Serial | Live Action Country: United States Language: English Genres: Adventure | Jungle Serial | Action | Classic Pulp Summary: In Chapter 3 of The New Adventures of Tarzan, titled "Devil’s Posse," Tarzan and his companions plunge deeper into the Guatemalan jungle in pursuit of the sacred Green Goddess idol, a relic said to hold both great power and a deadly secret. But the dangers are mounting—not just from the treacherous terrain and wild animals, but from a ruthless gang of mercenaries known as the Devil’s Posse, sent by the villainous Raglan to capture or kill the expedition team. With ambushes, jungle traps, and intense chases through ancient ruins, this chapter raises the stakes. Tarzan’s physical prowess and jungle intuition are put to the test as he must outwit both man and nature in this pulse-pounding installment. Background: The New Adventures of Tarzan was unique among 1930s Tarzan films in being produced by Edgar Rice Burroughs himself, with the intent of accurately portraying his iconic character. Herman Brix, an Olympic medalist, embodied Burroughs’ version of Tarzan—well-spoken, heroic, and deeply connected to the jungle. Filmed on location in the wilds of Guatemala, the serial’s authenticity came at the cost of major logistical and health challenges. Chapter 3, Devil’s Posse, showcases the serial’s darker, pulpier tone, with jungle warfare and mystery cults echoing the serialized adventure magazines of the era. Trivia: The "Devil’s Posse" is one of the few 1930s serial villains portrayed as a multinational mercenary group, adding a modern threat to the ancient jungle setting. Stunt work was performed by Herman Brix himself, adding realism to the physical scenes. Tarzan’s multilingual skills and strategic mind are emphasized in this chapter, in contrast to the silent brute stereotype. Several jungle ambush scenes were shot using local Guatemalan extras, adding to the film’s exotic atmosphere. Many scenes were reused in later edited feature films, including Tarzan and the Green Goddess (1938). The serial, including Chapter 3, is in the public domain and often features in classic adventure compilations. Hashtags: #NewAdventuresOfTarzan #DevilsPosse #TarzanSerial #HermanBrix #ClassicTarzan #1930sAdventure #EdgarRiceBurroughs #JungleSerial #PublicDomainFilm #VintageAdventure #GoldenAgeCinema #TarzanFans #TarzanAndTheGreenGoddess #JungleMystery #SerialCinema #OldHollywood #ActionSerial #PulpAdventure #BMovieClassic #GuatemalaFilming