Soldiers of Fortune
Soldiers of Fortune is a 1955 syndicated half hour American television adventure series. It starred John Russell as Tim Kelly and Chick Chandler as his sidekick Toubo Smith who were international adventurers. Each episode would take place in a different country. Many of the film crew had worked at Republic Pictures studios with the show filmed on Republic's backlot then used by television's Revue Productions. The show was constantly rerun on American television into the 1960s. The show was sponsored for two years by 7 Up soft drink. One year after Soldiers of Fortune was cancelled, John Russell went on to star as Marshal Dan Troup in the successful ABC/Warner Brothers western series Lawman.
Cast: John Russell, Chick Chandler
29 episodes
- 1. Escort to NamtokA husband and wife hire Tim and Toubo to guide them through a jungle infested with dangerous animals and headhunters.CC30minJan 10, 1955
- 2. The Gaboon ViperTim and Toubo are hired by a big game hunter to guide him into remote African territory so he can hunt and photograph a secret native ritual involving poisonous snakes.CC30minJan 17, 1955
- 3. The Runaway KingTim and Toubo become intrigued by reports of an island whose visitors are said never to return.CC30minJan 28, 1955
- 4. The Lady of RajmahalTim and Toubo are hired to transport a valuable painting through the jungle.CC30minFeb 9, 1955
- 5. The Greatest BeastTim and Toubo investigate the disappearance of man who was supposedly slain by a monstrous animal.CC30minFeb 20, 1955
- 6. Gypsy PrinceTim and Toubo are asked to return a young man to his real family so he can claim his rightful place as Prince of the Gypsy.CC30minMar 2, 1955
- 7. Old Lady's MineAn elderly woman hires Tim and Toubo to guide her to a her gold mine deep in the Central American jungle. She plans to investigate the sudden drop in production.CC30minMar 9, 1955
- 8. Return of the HawkA wealthy man hires Tim and Toubo as bodyguards to protect his family from a bandit gang who is terrorizing the area.CC30minMar 16, 1955
- 9. Jungle RebelIn French Indo-China, Tim and Toubo are hired to negotiate a peace treaty between the French and a rebel band operating near Saigon.CC30minMar 23, 1955
- 10. Cut Charlie InTim and Toubo become friends with a war hero, but the man is actually a liar and a criminal.CC30minMar 30, 1955
- 11. Pearls Off Dondra HeadTim and Toubo learn of a rich pearl bed from a dying man and decide to try their luck at pearl diving.CC30minApr 7, 1955
- 12. Jungle SearchTim and Toubo are hired to locate a missing plane which disappeared into the Indian jungle carrying vital medicine. They are not the only searchers, however; two black marketeers are seeking the missing cargo, too.CC30minApr 14, 1955
- 13. Hate at Forty FathomsTim and Toubo are hired to kill a whale responsible for the deaths of numerous fishermen.CC30minApr 21, 1955
- 14. Malayan MagicTim and Toubo use magic tricks and an old cane to challenge a despotic Malayan ruler who routinely kills those who oppose him.CC30minApr 28, 1955
- 15. Torch of OlympiadTim and Toubu visit Crete to search for a relic over three thousand years old called "The Torch of the Olympiad".CC30minMay 7, 1955
- 16. Walk Wide of LionsA doctor hires Tim and Toulo to guide him to a African chieftain in desperate need of medical attention, but the chief's rivals want to prevent the operation.CC30minMay 14, 1955
- 17. The GeneralTim and Toulo investigate South American revolutionaries.CC30minMay 21, 1955
- 18. The Elephant GunTim and Toubo investigate the death of a friend who was supposedly killed by an elephant on a rampage.CC30minMay 28, 1955
- 19. Bite of the Ruby RedTwo scientists hire Tim and Toubo to help them find a Central American tribe who are said to have a natural immunity to the deadly bite of a tick called "The Ruby Red."CC30minJun 4, 1955
- 20. The Honor of Dr. MazaroA chemical company hires to Tim and Toubo to negotiate the renewal of a contract with the leader of a Latin American country.CC30minJun 11, 1955
- 21. Girl in the JeepWhile sitting in a bar in Algiers, Tim and Toubo become fascinated with a beautiful girl.CC30minJun 18, 1955
- 22. The Vanishing IslandTim and Toubo attempt to locate a mysterious island that is said to appear and disappear.CC30minJun 25, 1955
- 23. Run 'Till You DieTim and Toubo assist an Asian plantation owner from the attacks of Tibetan bandits.CC30minJul 7, 1955
- 24. Last Days of DoloresTim and Toubo are hired to find a research scientist who failed to return from an expedition in remote Mexico.CC30minJul 14, 1955
- 25. Escape from Camp DiabloTim and Toubo try to prove the existence of a notorious, and illegal, prison.CC30minJul 21, 1955
- 26. The Black ScarabTim and Toubo try to help a lovely French woman whose son has been kidnapped by her brutal husband.CC30minJul 28, 1955
- 27. The Lady and the LionAfter a series of accidents disrupt production, a movie company working in Africa hires Tim and Toubo to protect the crew.CC30minAug 5, 1955
- 28. Drums of Far IslandWhile on a fishing trip to the Virgin Islands, Tim and Toubo uncover a voodoo revival.CC30minAug 12, 1955
- 29. Aloha Means GoodbyeTim and Toubo are unwelcome party crashers on an exclusive Hawaiian island.CC30minAug 19, 1955
Soldiers of Fortune
Soldiers of Fortune is a 1955 syndicated half hour American television adventure series. It starred John Russell as Tim Kelly and Chick Chandler as his sidekick Toubo Smith who were international adventurers. Each episode would take place in a different country. Many of the film crew had worked at Republic Pictures studios with the show filmed on Republic's backlot then used by television's Revue Productions. The show was constantly rerun on American television into the 1960s. The show was sponsored for two years by 7 Up soft drink. One year after Soldiers of Fortune was cancelled, John Russell went on to star as Marshal Dan Troup in the successful ABC/Warner Brothers western series Lawman.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Revue Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Where to watch
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