August 19, 2025 and twenty-five years ago on this day in 2000, Lee Sholem, who directed two Tarzan films, “Tarzan’s Magic Fountain,” and “Tarzan and the Slave Girl,” died. Lee Tabor Sholem was nicknamed ""Roll 'Em" Sholem" and he is identified more than anyone else in the industry with speed and efficiency. He directed more than 1300 productions, including both feature films and TV episodes, without ever going over schedule. His achievements over a 40-year career have, as yet, been unsurpassed in Hollywood history.
Sholem's first film was “Tarzan's Magic Fountain” in 1949 and his last film was “Doomsday Machine” in 1972.
Details about the two films are located at:
The drabble for today is “Tight Schedule,” and it is inspired by Mr. Sholem’s performance.
On the set of “Tarzan’s Magic Fountain,” Lex Barker said, “Hey, Lee. I’m tired. Let’s call it a day. I need to rest.”
“You can rest when you’re dead. The script runs 240 pages and we’ve got 60 days. That’s four pages minimum per day. We’ve only shot three. Back on the vine, Tarzan.”
“We can make it up tomorrow.”
“Time lost can’t be made up.”
“What’s the big deal if we’re behind schedule?”
“Time is money. There are two kinds of directors, the ones who finish on time and in budget and the one’s who don’t have a job.”
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