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Tarzan the Ape Man
Mothered by an ape—he knew only the law of the jungle—to seize what he wanted!
James Parker and Harry Holt are on an expedition in Africa in search of the elephant burial grounds that will provide enough ivory to make them rich. Parker's beautiful daughter Jane arrives unexpectedly to join them. Jane is terrified when Tarzan and his ape friends abduct her, but when she returns to her father's expedition she has second thoughts about leaving Tarzan.
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Synopsis
James Parker and Harry Holt are on an expedition in Africa in search of the elephant burial grounds that will provide enough ivory to make them rich. Parker's beautiful daughter Jane arrives unexpectedly to join them. Jane is terrified when Tarzan and his ape friends abduct her, but when she returns to her father's expedition she has second thoughts about leaving Tarzan.
More about Tarzan the Ape Man
Cast
Johnny WeissmüllerTarzan
Maureen O'SullivanJane Parker
Neil HamiltonHarry Holt
C. Aubrey SmithJames Parker
Doris LloydMrs. Cutten
Ray CorriganApe (uncredited)Credits
- Directed by
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Written by
- Cyril Hume, Ivor Novello
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) Collection
- Budget
- $652.7K
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States
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