Secret of the Incas (1954) [Archive]

Ska

06-13-2004, 11:32 PM

I had emailed AMC about 3 months ago to see if they could play it, since I had heard that they had played it awhile ago. About a month later, they replied back saying that SOTI was not currently in their film library. So I searched and searched the internet to find a copy (which I currently own on VHS), only to see that AMC is now playing it.

Glad to see that AMC actually listened to my request. I also told them that a lot of Indiana Jones fans would love to see it.

Ska

Weber

06-15-2004, 09:33 PM

I e-mailed them back in Febuary and they just said that SOTI was just not scheduled to be playing soon but they would listen to my request. I guess other people requested it too. If a lot of people request it again, they will probably play it again

Ska

06-16-2004, 09:08 AM

The SOTI is an excellent movie. The similarities between Steel and Jones are uncanny. You can really tell how much influence this movie had on Lucas when he came up with Indy's character and personality.

There's a part during the movie with this woman "singing" (I use that term lightly) a song. If the "la-la-laing" only went on for 1/2 to 1 minute tops, I could has shrugged it off. But the freakin' song is like 3-4 minutes. ??? What were they thinging? Maybe someone else feels differently about this scene that might make me change my mind...

Ska

Indy's_main_man

06-16-2004, 10:46 AM

I had petitioned to get a special edition DVD of the Mosquito coast with Harrison Ford and River Pheonix

AntiJones

11-18-2004, 01:30 AM

As the fans eagerly waiting for Indy 4 to come out - somewhere in another studio , another director is planning a remake of "The Secret of the Incas" featuring Harry Steele the character Indy was based on. To make it appealing to all, the director decided to employ the best script writer and cast an all-star (mostly young) actors and actress and to make it more challenging for Indy 4, they plan to release it 1 or 2 weeks before Indy 4 - which , incidentally will steal all the thunder. Do you think Indy 4 can hold up to such competition in the boxoffice? If the remake is more successful (in terms of story and action and of cause, boxoffice) - would you watch the sequels? :whip:

Ska

11-18-2004, 08:44 AM

I think the only movie that could have an affect on Indy IV if it came out the same time is a Star Wars movie. EVERYTHING else would bomb against Indy. Although a remake of SOTI would be interesting and very good, I'm sure. It's unfortunate that only diehard adventure movie fans/Indy fans know about it.

[I just hope they don't remake the woman singing in SOTI...wtf is that about!]

Webley

11-19-2004, 08:31 PM

I think the only movie that could have an affect on Indy IV if it came out the same time is a Star Wars movie. EVERYTHING else would bomb against Indy.Superman is comeing out in 2006 and that will give Indy a good run for his money.

IAdventurer01

11-21-2004, 05:08 PM

We'll just have to see as many appearances of Indy 4 as we can to assure its victory! ;)

ironmonkey

11-21-2004, 06:20 PM

id like to see a dvd release of the original Secrets of Incas thou.....

The otherguy

12-15-2004, 12:24 AM

I just got this movie on DVD, the quality is absolutely pristine! If anyone need it, please email me

covert0@yahoo.com

The otherguy

12-15-2004, 12:27 AM

I just got this movie on DVD, the quality is absolutely pristine! If anyone need it, please email me

covert0@yahoo.com

IndyFrench

01-13-2005, 09:36 PM

HOW may I ask, did you get this movie on DVD? It's never even been released on VHS. I would be interested if I could be assured that it's for real.

Mike - Raidernet Influences writer

Ska

01-14-2005, 08:13 AM

It was just aired on tv a little while ago, so I'm bettin' it's a burned copy. There's no other way possible.

Joe Brody

01-14-2005, 09:35 AM

I think it was just released on DVD . . . so maybe it's a copy being offered.

John McClane

01-15-2005, 05:42 AM

Is the movie any good?

Mariah

09-21-2005, 05:37 PM

Saw a movie on TV last night called Secret of the Incas (1954), starring Charlton Heston, about an adventurer who searchers for hidden treasure in the Peruvian jungles. Before seeing this movie I used to think that Raiders was original. :( Did anyone else think that Indy's costume was original?

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jones-jr/images_influences/v_incas.jpg
Charlton Heston wearing Indy's Fedora and Wested Jacket.

http://www.greatposters.com/heston/secretoftheincas.jpg

Jay R. Zay

09-21-2005, 07:48 PM

actually, everybody who claims to know at least a very little bit about indiana jones and still believes that anything about him was original, should revise his or her claim.

or, to be more precisely, if you thought "raiders" was original, you didn't get the joke. it would be like finding out that Scary Movie stole ideas from other flicks.

Stoo

09-21-2005, 07:54 PM

Congratulations, Mariah, on finally seeing it! One of the great,
unacknowledged predecessors of Indiana Jones - Harry Steele.
Doubly entertaining is that he tracks down the Incan loot by
way of reflecting sunbeam. This is one cool flick!

I hope you recorded this because, still to this very day, it's not
been commercially available. I only have the last 1hr 15 mins or
so in French that I taped from TV in 1990 and have never seen
the beginning. :(

Paden

09-21-2005, 09:57 PM

TheRaider has a very good article (http://www.theraider.net/information/influences/secret_of_incas.php) on the film. I hate that it's never been released on video, as I would love to watch the different elements that inspired the Indy movies firsthand.

IndyBuff

09-21-2005, 10:56 PM

It sounds like a great film. I've never seen it but hopefully I'll be able to catch it on television or video someday. I always enjoy watching movies that influenced Indy, as well as films inspired by Indy. :)

Ska

09-22-2005, 08:20 AM

I bought a bootleg of the entire film (in English) on ebay. It's quite enjoyable (minus an awful and awfully long singing part from one of the Peruvians).

Gilles V

09-22-2005, 08:43 AM

Indy's costume designer Deborah Nadoolman also mentions how big an influence Secret of the Incas was to Raiders of the Lost Ark in TheRaider.net's recent interview (http://www.theraider.net/features/interviews/interview_deborahnadoolman.php) with her.

00Kevin

09-22-2005, 03:46 PM

*enter shameless advertisement here*

Gilles V

09-22-2005, 04:39 PM

:o

lol, I just noticed the conversation was about Secret of the Incas and the question how original Indy's costume really is. This above mentioned interview might hold the answer...

I aplogise for the shameless advertisement. :p

09-23-2005, 08:03 AM

Charlton Heston wearing Indy's Fedora and Wested Jacket.

Actually that's not an Indy fedora, just a regular fedora like the one that Humphrey Bogart wore. And Wested didn't even exist back then.

Joe Brody

09-23-2005, 10:41 PM

Heston is almost watchable in the film -- pretty clear where Ford picked up some style points.

roundshort

09-24-2005, 02:53 PM

Pale Horse

09-24-2005, 03:03 PM

I mgiht have been huffing airplane glue, but I thought that the raider at one time had a list of all in Indy's early movie influences, which was really fun to go and watch all of them, even found an early John Wayne Movie called Stagecoach, which is now a fav.

It still does HERE (http://www.theraider.net/information/influences/influences.php)

...so stop huffing, it's bad for you.

Jay R. Zay

09-24-2005, 03:08 PM

...and us. :)

TombReader

09-24-2005, 09:40 PM

I've never seen this either,but now I want to.

Maybe we could start some kind of grass-roots movement to get the film released on DVD. :)

Stoo

10-09-2005, 03:30 AM

It still does HERE (http://www.theraider.net/information/influences/influences.php)
There are many more additions that I could make to the Influences pages.
If I write them up, would they be posted? The reason I ask is because upon
first joining The Raven, I contacted Influences authour, Indy French, about
helping out and he never replied before mysteriously dropping off the scene
a few days later. I may be a relative *newbie* but this is a subject I'm very
well-versed in and would love to make a contribution.

Thanks, Gilles, I very much appreciate the Deborah Nadoolman interview.
Nice to see "Secret of the Incas" finally getting some acknowledgement
and satisfying to learn that the cast and crew were made to watch the
film several times.

SKA, you're one of the few lucky ones! If anyone wants to campaign
Paramount for its release, I'd sign the petition faster than a whipsnap. :whip:

Quartermain

10-14-2005, 01:06 AM

I've found this on DVD, a site called ioffer.com. There's also another Indy influenced movie called Watusi (never released on video/DVD). The point referrances are so obvious. Watusi was the sequel to 'King Solomon's Mine' from 1950. A defnitie MUST for Indy fans! :whip:

Stoo

10-14-2005, 06:44 PM

Hey, Quatermain, Welcome to The Raven! As for your name, I can dig it since
I'm a fan of H. Rider Haggard as well.

"Watusi", YES! Actually, it was released on VHS in the mid '80s. I have a copy
but the print is poor quality. It would be great to see this restored (despite all
the re-used 1950 footage) however I not going to hold my breath for that.
The website you mentioned looks promising so I'll treat myself to a new one.
Thanks for posting it!

Not nearly as top-notch as "King Solomon's Mines" but the first half does
contain a very exciting action scene. Don't want to spoil it for others but
I'm sure you know which one I'm talking about.

Anyway, Quatermain, it's good to have more people like you around here.
Another Raven member, SKAbatula, is into these type of flicks as well but
I think he's on his honeymoon...:rolleyes:

10-15-2005, 02:56 AM

http://www.ioffer.com/i/Secret-of-the-Incas-1954-Watusi-1959-DVD-2-Pack-8613668

Quartermain

10-15-2005, 07:06 PM

Thanks Stoo, I really enjoyed both King Solomon's Mines and Watusi. Someday I hope to check out the original King Solomon's Mines from the '30s.

Has anyone ever seen 'Quest for the Lost City'...the documentary about the Lamb couple, from the 1950's? From what I hear it's pretty amazing.

Stoo

10-16-2005, 03:53 AM

It's a good bet you'll enjoy the 1937 version (my personal favourite) since the
story is much closer to the original novel. A movie well worth owning!

What is the picture quality like on the DVDs you received from ioffer.com?
Is there any indication as to what their sources may be? I was wondering
if they were recorded from TV, copied from VHS, or transferred from an
actual film print.

"Quest for the Lost City" - you've heard about it - cool!:cool: I have been
trying to track that one down for awhile now. If you ever acquire a copy,
please let me know!

Quartermain

10-17-2005, 08:01 PM

Secret of the Incas is pristine! Watusi is pretty good, but not quite as sharp. Still worth viewing, and the artwork is fantastic on both.

as far as "Quest for the Lost City", last I heard, the Adventure Club of America (I think that's what it's called), has the film. I wonder if they would do a DVD transfer?

phillipmscott

05-04-2006, 05:12 AM

The Secret of the Incas - did anyone catch this major Indy influence on Five ( UK ) last Sunday afternoon. I managed to tape it - perhaps someone here knows how / where this can be burnt onto DVD ( as it's not available in this, or any format ).

Finn

05-04-2006, 07:08 AM

I managed to tape it - perhaps someone here knows how / where this can be burnt onto DVD ( as it's not available in this, or any format ). All you need is a PC with a video card that's got a TV-out plugin and a little tweaking to capture vids on disc... for home use that is. Distributing it world- or even nationwide is whole another copyright issue shebang however...

phillipmscott

05-04-2006, 08:27 AM

Thanks Finn, of course I wouldn't want to get into any kind of copyright issues. As in all the best defences - "it's for personal use only" ;)

I appreciate the technical assist - boards seem a little quiet here - wasn't expecting much activity.

Cracking movie though, especially if you are looking for a true proto-Indy.

Best Regards,

Phill

Finn

05-04-2006, 12:33 PM

I appreciate the technical assist - boards seem a little quiet here - wasn't expecting much activity. We aren't exactly slashdot, but alive enough anyway, thank you.

And you're right, it sounds like a captivating movie. Wish I could get a copy.

CKwriter

03-23-2007, 09:34 AM

Just wanted to give everyone a heads-up. Secret of the Incas is on again this coming Sunday, 25th of March and once again on Five (UK).

Peter

ResidentAlien

08-11-2007, 12:37 AM

My buddy and I just did.

http://www.tcm.com/suggestamovie/index/#suggestions

Hopefully with enough suggestions, this thing will get a showing... I'm aching to see it.

Way of the dodo

06-03-2008, 07:06 PM

I suggested it to Tcm, although maybe it'll get a dvd release when Indy 4 does.

|ZiR|

06-03-2008, 07:29 PM

I always get this movie confused with The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). Which one has Bogart again? :s

Oh and I suggested it to TCM, too, because, well, why not?

ResidentAlien

06-03-2008, 08:44 PM

I always get this movie confused with The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). Which one has Bogart again? :s

Oh and I suggested it to TCM, too, because, well, why not?

Sierra Madre has Bogie... LOVE that film. Just rewatched it last week...

|ZiR|

06-03-2008, 09:29 PM

Sierra Madre has Bogie... LOVE that film. Just rewatched it last week...

Ah, okay. Thanks. The two films have sort of melded together in my head, heaven knows why.

I think I prefer Sierra Madre, too, but then it has been a while since I've seen Incas.

ResidentAlien

06-03-2008, 09:39 PM

Ah, okay. Thanks. The two films have sort of melded together in my head, heaven knows why.

I think I prefer Sierra Madre, too, but then it has been a while since I've seen Incas.

I still have been unable to track down Secret of the Incas. :(

Stoo

06-03-2008, 10:01 PM

Ah, okay. Thanks. The two films have sort of melded together in my head, heaven knows why.

I think I prefer Sierra Madre, too, but then it has been a while since I've seen Incas.Considering "Incas" is in colour, that is pretty puzzling! "Sierra Madre" is much better film all-around but I prefer "Incas".
Now that we have a full '50s Indy adventure, the Chuck Heston flick is, somehow, even more special than it was before.

Ska

06-04-2008, 07:31 AM

Now that I have a new computer (with DVD ripping capabilities), I might be able to copy my VHS version to DVD...then upload the movie from the DVD to my computer...then YouTube that puppy.

Watching movies on the computer isn't the best way to enjoy it, but at least the people really wanting to see this movie could see it.

If there are still a few interested people, I'll give it a whirl...

Way of the dodo

06-05-2008, 02:38 PM

Yes, please!

deckard24

06-12-2008, 11:16 AM

I just watched Secret of the Incas recently, and to be honest after all the hype it really wasn't very good! Treasure of the Sierra Madre is ten times better! Charlton Heston was good, and there's no doubt where the look of Indy came from, but overall it just was a boring film. There's one particularly good escape scene, and another scene that is very reminiscent of the Map Room sequence in Raiders, but that's it. Nothing really happens in the film but a lot of talk. It's cool to see where the character of Indy evolved from, but I guess I was really hoping for something special.

I'm glad I can say I've seen it, but overall I wasn't impressed!

You can order copies off eBay if you're really interested.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SECRET-OF-THE-INCAS-DVD-CHARLTON-HESTON_W0QQitemZ330243744498QQihZ014QQcategoryZ2288QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em122
But in my opinion order a copy of Treasure of the Sierra Madre instead!

James Byrne

07-18-2008, 09:43 AM

SECRET OF THE INCAS is anything but boring. I first saw this wonderful movie when I was 10 years old in 1963 and was instantly hooked on it. The movie even inspired me to travel to Peru last year and visit all the sites seen in the location footage at Machu Picchu and Cuzco. There are at least five other fans of this movie who have trekked the Inca Trail just because they saw the great Charlton Heston hunting for inca gold in the jungles of the Andes. The music, especially the singing of Yma Sumac, blew my mind when I first saw SECRET OF THE INCAS. This movie had such an effect on me that I have a web site devoted to it:

www.secretoftheincas.co.uk

Ska

07-18-2008, 10:35 AM

Nice website, James!

It's great to see such a tribute to an excellent movie. Thanks for the link.

Keep up the good work! :up:

StoneTriple

07-18-2008, 10:48 AM

www.secretoftheincas.co.uk

Considering how much it influenced the Indiana Jones series, I'm going to have to give it a look.

Very nice, James. Thanks for the link.

James Byrne

07-18-2008, 01:45 PM

SKAbatula and StoneTriple,
Thanks for looking at my site and the encouraging words. The website will be showing SECRET OF THE INCAS soon, and I am working on pictorial tributes to Yma Sumac, Thomas Mitchell and Michael Pate; so keep popping in from time to time. Good luck and nice talking to you Indy fans.

Ska

07-18-2008, 01:49 PM

The website will be showing SECRET OF THE INCAS soon...

Good to hear!

I really didn't want to go through the work to get it on YouTube (like I previously stated)...but I eventually would have for all you Indy fans who've never seen it.

James Byrne

07-18-2008, 02:06 PM

SKA,
I fear a lot of Indy fans who have never seen SECRET OF THE INCAS will be sorely disappointed with the movies lack of sustained Indy-like action. They should bear in mind before viewing it that the Heston movie is more of a character study of man's "greed for gold" than a white knuckle ride. They will probably get a kick out of the scenes that obviously point to the way to future Indyisms, though.

StoneTriple

07-19-2008, 02:58 AM

...bear in mind before viewing it that the Heston movie is more of a character study...than a white knuckle ride.

That's even more good news.

As I've mentioned many times on this board; it's the cerebral moments, the character-interaction scenes of the Indiana Jones series that I prefer over the action scenes.

That's one of the things I like most about Treasure Of The Sierra Madre as well. It's almost all character-study.

Man, I just looked on Amazon - is Secret Of The Incas not available on DVD?

James Byrne

07-19-2008, 03:13 AM

StoneTriple,
You can buy a decent copy of SECRET OF THE INCAS from "Yammering Magpie Cinema". They have been selling dvd's of this movie for a while now, in fact they boast that it's there no.1 best seller!

James Byrne

07-19-2008, 06:45 AM

Ska

07-21-2008, 07:02 AM

Indy fans,
I love SECRET OF THE INCAS as some of you already know. I would be really interested to learn of your reaction to this great Chuck Heston movie the first time you saw it. Did you view it just because of the Indy influence?
And were you disappointed or pleasently surprised?
How many Indy influences did you spot?
And I love to read what you thought of Yma Sumac.

I learned about SofI through theraider.net's Influences page. As some here know, I'm obsessed with seeing everything related to Indiana Jones. If a movie deals with a good guy trying to find a lost city/artifact before the bad guys, I HAVE to see it and/or own it.

That being said, I bought a VHS copy of SotI on eBay. I really enjoy the film. I can't say I was pleasantly surprised, though, as I never expected to NOT like the film.

Of course, the major Indy influence is Harry's outfit. Nothing says Indiana Jones like a fedora and brown leather jacket. I got chills the first time I saw Steele on screen!

My favorite scene of the movie was (probably all of Indy fan's favorite scene) Harry using the light reflectors to find the hidden compartment in the Temple. :up:

Now I hate to burst your bubble, but I can't get into the Yma Sumac "singing" parts...they seemed WAY too long (and off key). Maybe I just don't get that type of music.

That being said, not even the bad singing could ruin this film. It's a great work of art that NEEDS to be seen by any fan of adventure films.

Stoo

07-21-2008, 09:55 AM

I love SECRET OF THE INCAS as some of you already know. I would be really interested to learn of your reaction to this great Chuck Heston movie the first time you saw it. Did you view it just because of the Indy influence?
And were you disappointed or pleasently surprised?
How many Indy influences did you spot?
And I love to read what you thought of Yma Sumac.Like SKAbatula, I collect these type of movies, as well. Here's my story:

One late night in 1990, I was channel flicking and stumbled onto a Chuck Heston movie on one of the French channels.
He was one of my favourite actors but the outfit really made me take notice. It soon cut to a commercial saying,
"Secret of the Incas will return in a moment". I jumped up, threw a tape into the VCR and began recording!
It was thoroughly enjoyable and I still love it to this day. I had been an Indy fan since "Raiders" was released
and had NEVER heard of this film before! I was stunned. When the part with the light beam came, my eyes
almost literally popped out of my head! The yellow, life-raft scene always makes me smile, too.

It could be a coincidence but when Indy stops and pauses before entering the Chachapoyan temple entrance,
the timing and angle is practically identical to Harry Steele in "Secret of the Incas"!

Yma Sumac. While the style of music is grating, I can really appreciate her talent. I recall reading somewhere
that she has a 5 octave range which is just incredible! When she hits those really, high notes, it sounds inhuman,
angelic and etherial. Apparently, she has a huge following (and I see you have her autograph)!

It's sad to hear that some people would find it disappointing. I suppose because the film has been "built up" too much.
Many people mention bandy about the name but few here have even seen it, which is unfortunate since it's a MUST-SEE.
I burned my copy onto DVD and it always sits next to Chuck's other 1954 adventure, "The Naked Jungle".;)

Interesting trivia (which you probably already know):
Booth Colman would later play Dr. Zaius in the TV series of "Planet of the Apes"
Marion Ross went on to gain fame as Mrs. Cunningham in "Happy Days".

Anyway, thanks for posting the link to your website, James. It's great.
Welcome to The Raven!:hat:

James Byrne

07-21-2008, 01:54 PM

SKA and Stoo:
Many thanks for your most informative replies. My music tastes are exceedingly different to yours, I absolutely love Yma Sumac! I first saw SECRET OF THE INCAS at my local fleapit in 1963, and I can honestly say that the sight of her giving it all she's got in glorious technicolor on the big screen literally blew my mind. It's strange the effect this movie had on me. Neither of my wives could see the attraction, and my kids think I'm bonkers for even watching such a "turkey". When I took my kids to see RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK in 1981 my eyes nearly popped out of my head with shock when I first saw Harrison Ford as Indy. "That's Heston at Machu Picchu" I thought to myself. Of course, as the movie progressed I spotted a number of little things here and there that were obviously borrowed from SOTI and felt quite chuffed that I seemed to be the only person on the planet that knew this information. I told every single Indy fan I knew about SOTI, but nobody took any notice because there was no proof. SOTI was on television very rarely in those days, I didn't even have a photo of Heston in the gear to show them either, but I am so pleased that SOTI is now getting the recognition it so richly deserves. I am a huge fan of Indiana Jones and I loved the last one. There was even a reference to another terrific South American Heston flick THE NAKED JUNGLE in it. In the near future I am going to do a pictorial feature on my SOTI site about all the connections there are to Heston movies and Spielberg/Lucas movies. Should be a fun thing to do!
Anyway SKA and Stoo, once again thanks for your great replies, and it's great chatting with you Indy guys. See you soon.
James.

James Byrne

07-22-2008, 12:38 PM

As well as Heston looking like Indy in SECRET OF THE INCAS, how about Ronald Reagan in HONG KONG. He's almost a clone. I'm baffled why nobody ever mentions this movie!

Dr.Mirakle32

07-22-2008, 03:11 PM

James Byrne

07-23-2008, 04:34 AM

When KOTCS is released on DVD/Blu Ray, along with probably box sets of all four films, Paramount should finally release this on DVD as HARRY STEELE AND THE SECRET OF THE INCAS (with Raiders font), to tie into the big Indy release.

That indeed would be a "Mirakle"!
I keep hearing stories that Paramount have sold the rights to SECRET OF THE INCAS to Legend Films
Anybody know anything about this?

James Byrne

07-23-2008, 04:42 AM

When KOTCS is released on DVD/Blu Ray, along with probably box sets of all four films, Paramount should finally release this on DVD as HARRY STEELE AND THE SECRET OF THE INCAS (with Raiders font), to tie into the big Indy release.

It would be a miracle, in more ways than one, if Paramount did release SECRET OF THE INCAS. There is talk that Paramount have sold the rights to a company called "Legend". Does anybody have any concrete facts regarding this, or is it more Pie in the Sky?

James Byrne

11-10-2008, 03:38 AM

Since I started my website on SECRET OF THE INCAS, three of the movies leading actors have died in the past six months.
Rest in peace-
Charlton Heston
Michael Pate
Yma Sumac

These three make SECRET OF THE INCAS such a watchable movie.
Great loss.

ResidentAlien

02-15-2009, 11:33 PM

Here's a streaming copy of Secret of the Incas:

http://www.secretoftheincas.co.uk/page35.html

DocWhiskey

02-15-2009, 11:43 PM

Here's a streaming copy of Secret of the Incas:

http://www.secretoftheincas.co.uk/page35.html

Wow. Thank you very much for the link.

James Byrne

08-04-2009, 06:52 AM

Can anyone list all the references to Indiana Jones and Peru?
I know there are childrens books and lego, but I need to know them all. Help me out will ya?

Stoo

08-04-2009, 02:37 PM

Hi, James,

There is a mention in 1981's, "Raiders of the Lost Ark - The Illustrated Screenplay", on page 1.

"Bringing up the rear are two Spanish Peruvians, Satipo and Barranca."

P.S. Just yesterday, a freind of mine sent me a link to your site so I told him that I was already aware of it and that you occasionally post here. Anyway, he was very impressed with your website.:hat:

Lance Quazar

08-04-2009, 02:53 PM

Wow. Thank you very much for the link.

That's terrific. Thanks for bringing the thread back, folks, or I wouldn't have seen it.

I'm enjoying the heck out of the movie.

James Byrne

08-05-2009, 05:40 AM

P.S. Just yesterday, a freind of mine sent me a link to your site so I told him that I was already aware of it and that you occasionally post here. Anyway, he was very impressed with your website.:hat:

Its nice to hear Stoo. Tell your friend ... thankyou very much.

James Byrne

08-05-2009, 06:06 AM

That's terrific. Thanks for bringing the thread back, folks, or I wouldn't have seen it.

I'm enjoying the heck out of the movie.

Yep, SECRET OF THE INCAS is a little treasure, pleased that you've finally seen it.

p.s. any more references to Indiana Jones and Peru anyone?

Lance Quazar

08-07-2009, 01:51 PM

Yep, SECRET OF THE INCAS is a little treasure, pleased that you've finally seen it.

p.s. any more references to Indiana Jones and Peru anyone?

I'm making my way slowly through the film, just one segment at a time.

I'm about halfway through and it's just delightful. Really does feel like a "lost" Indy film.

Nicole Maurey is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, though I can't help but think she'd have been more comfortable wearing pants during that long jungle hike to Machu Picchu.

AnnieJones

08-07-2009, 02:42 PM

Secret of the Incas (1954) can be found on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X33ActK3gT8

James Byrne

08-08-2009, 03:49 AM

I'm making my way slowly through the film, just one segment at a time.

I'm about halfway through and it's just delightful. Really does feel like a "lost" Indy film.

Nicole Maurey is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, though I can't help but think she'd have been more comfortable wearing pants during that long jungle hike to Machu Picchu.

Yes Lance, Nicole Maurey looks delicious, doesn't she! Those leading ladies in 1950's jungle movies all seemed to be fiery redheads as well, as if the hero didn't have enough to contend with!

Lance Quazar

08-08-2009, 05:05 AM

Yes Lance, Nicole Maurey looks delicious, doesn't she! Those leading ladies in 1950's jungle movies all seemed to be fiery redheads as well, as if the hero didn't have enough to contend with!

Finally finished the movie and I really enjoyed the hell out of it.

Clearly the "grandfather" of Indiana Jones and a terrifically entertaining B movie in its own right.

Thanks for the links, I urge everyone on this board to check it out!

James Byrne

08-09-2009, 08:58 AM

Finally finished the movie and I really enjoyed the hell out of it.

Clearly the "grandfather" of Indiana Jones and a terrifically entertaining B movie in its own right.

Thanks for the links, I urge everyone on this board to check it out!

Lance, I'm delighted that SECRET OF THE INCAS has gained another admirer to its many qualities and delights. I would actually christen Charlton Heston as the "father" of Indiana Jones though, bearing in mind that there's only 20 years difference between Heston and Harrison Ford.

For those who have not yet seen SECRET OF THE INCAS, you can view it here on my site devoted to this 1954 hidden gem-
http://www.secretoftheincas.co.uk

Stoo

08-09-2009, 09:22 AM

Nicole Maurey is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, though I can't help but think she'd have been more comfortable wearing pants during that long jungle hike to Machu Picchu.What did you think of young Mrs. Cunnigham (Marion Ross)?
I would actually christen Charlton Heston as the "father" of Indiana Jones thoughIf he's the "father", then the character, Kay Hoog (played by Carl de Vogt), from Fritz Lang's "Spiders" (1919) is the "great grand-dad".;)

James Byrne

08-09-2009, 10:24 AM

What did you think of young Mrs. Cunnigham (Marion Ross)?
If he's the "father", then the character, Kay Hoog (played by Carl de Vogt), from Fritz Lang's "Spiders" (1919) is the "great grand-dad".;)

Marion Ross matured into a dishy looking lady in HAPPY DAYS, but in SECRET OF THE INCAS she didn't quite do it for me.

Can you post any pics of Kay Hoog in SPIDERS Stoo? I'd really like to see some. Is the movie any good?

ResidentAlien

08-09-2009, 10:40 AM

Marion Ross matured into a dishy looking lady in HAPPY DAYS, but in SECRET OF THE INCAS she didn't quite do it for me.

Can you post any pics of Kay Hoog in SPIDERS Stoo? I'd really like to see some. Is the movie any good?

http://carldevogt.org/cdvbarsa.jpg
http://carldevogt.org/cdvbarsa.jpg

Very cool, Stoo! Thanks for sharing. That was one I wasn't familiar with. Might have to buy it next paycheck. It's fairly affordable on DVDEmpire.com.

James Byrne

08-09-2009, 10:53 AM

Yes, the great grandad of Indy indeed, or maybe a half-cousin of Valentino. Looks a bit like the great Yakima Canutt as well, who did the stunts in STAGECOACH, later recreated so well in RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.

Stoo

08-09-2009, 12:33 PM

Marion Ross matured into a dishy looking lady in HAPPY DAYS, but in SECRET OF THE INCAS she didn't quite do it for me.Oh, I agree. I just wanted to know if Lance recognized her or not.:)
Can you post any pics of Kay Hoog in SPIDERS Stoo? I'd really like to see some. Is the movie any good?Whether it's good or not is a matter of opinion but I enjoy it. Be warned, though, for a silent movie it is very long (over 2.5 hrs) and it's not all jungle-type adventure. However, since part of it takes place in S.America, it's right up your alley. ("Die Spinnen/Spiders" is actually 2 of 4 parts, The Golden Sea and The Diamond Ship but unfortunately chapters 3 & 4 were never made.)

Will try and post some good screencaps in the next day or two (but I'll be in Italy for a week so it might have to wait until I get back).

Very cool, Stoo! Thanks for sharing. That was one I wasn't familiar with. Might have to buy it next paycheck.I'm shocked, Res. Actually most Indy fans don't know about it (or seem to care). I pointed it out back in 2005 after 1st joining The Raven and the only person who was interested (and bought it) was Ska/Skabatula.

What is funny/sad is that a large number of Indy fans bandied about the references to "Secret of the Incas" and "The Naked Jungle" without ever having seen them. Now, thanks to James' uploads, they can actually watch "Incas and not come across like a flock of parrots.:p

Yes, the great grandad of Indy indeedWait until you see some more images!

James Byrne

08-10-2009, 03:30 AM

Stoo
Regarding Marion Ross in SECRET OF THE INCAS. Marion was a playing a frumpy character called Miss Morris who is there solely to show us what a tight fisted heel Harry Steele is. I wrote to Marion Ross and she replied telling me that Heston kissing her like that wasn't in the script. No wonder she looked so surprised.
By the way, Marion Ross was very pretty in those days, the make up guys made her look like a frump in character for the role.

Rocket Surgeon

10-02-2009, 02:09 PM