In film and television, an adaptation of the work appeared on "Your Favorite Story" on February 1, 1953 (Season 1, Episode 4). It was directed by Robert Florey with the teleplay written by Robert Libott. A later adaptation of the work appeared on "ABC Weekend Special" on February 2, 1980 (Season 3, Episode 7). This version was directed by Robert Fuest with the teleplay written by Edward Pomerantz. A Spanish feature film adaptation of the work appeared in 1983 under the title "En busca del dragón dorado". It was written and directed by Jesús Franco, using the alias "James P. Johnson".