Liane, Jungle Goddess (1956)

In the heart of the African jungle, an expedition stumbles upon a sight that defies their city-tamed perceptions: a blonde, 16-year-old girl, Liane, revered as a goddess by the indigenous tribe. The researchers, entranced by this anomaly, whisk her away from her verdant throne and into the heart of civilization, Hamburg, where they proudly present her to the media and her potential grandfather, ship magnate Von Amelongen. As Liane is gently ushered into her newfound lineage, she is met with adversity from her cousin Schoening—the current head of the business empire and Von Amelongen's anticipated heir. Fearful of losing his inheritance, Schoening embarks on a ruthless journey to discredit Liane, his stratagems escalating from perjury to evidence obliteration, and even to the unthinkable: murder. His desperate attempts to hold onto power spiral out of control, leading to a fatal accident that sees him drowned, fleeing from the relentless pursuit of justice. Simultaneously, a complex romantic subplot unfolds. Thoren, the man who initially rescued Liane and has since assumed a protective role over her, finds himself ensnared by her youthful charm. His heart is further complicated by the secret affection of Jacqueline, a biologist who is also courted by the charismatic Hungarian, Tibor. Amidst this tangle of emotions, Liane navigates her feelings for Thoren and the accusations of being a fortune hunter, as she grapples with her dramatic shift from jungle goddess to society debutante. Will Liane be able to withstand the trials that come with her new life in Germany, or will the call of the jungle prove too strong? The film 'Liane, Jungle Goddess' weaves an intricate tale of love, power, and identity—a story that will keep viewers enthralled until the last scene.

Liane, Jungle Goddess is an adventure movie featuring Marion Michael and directed by Eduard von Borsody.

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