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Tarzan the Ape Man

NR19321h 40mW.S. Van Dyke
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 88%

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"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.

Adventure
Based On Novel Or BookAfricaExpeditionHippopotamusChimpanzeeTarzanJungleBlack And WhiteFeetPre-code

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What is Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) about?

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.

Who stars in Tarzan the Ape Man?

Tarzan the Ape Man stars Johnny Weissmüller (Tarzan), Maureen O'Sullivan (Jane Parker), Neil Hamilton (Harry Holt), C. Aubrey Smith (James Parker), Doris Lloyd (Mrs. Cutten). The film was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.

How long is Tarzan the Ape Man?

Tarzan the Ape Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1932. It is rated NR.

Is Tarzan the Ape Man worth watching?

Tarzan the Ape Man holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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