Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
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.
Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Genre: Action, Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 22, 1932
Cast
- Johnny Weissmüller - Tarzan
- Maureen O'Sullivan - Jane Parker
- Neil Hamilton - Harry Holt
- C. Aubrey Smith - James Parker
- Doris Lloyd - Mrs. Cutten
- Forrester Harvey - Beamish
- Ray Corrigan - Ape (uncredited)
- Ivory Williams - Riano
- Johnny Eck - Bird Creature (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Edgar Rice Burroughs (Characters)
- Ivor Novello
- Cyril Hume
Cinematography: Clyde De Vinna, Harold Rosson
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $652,675
Original Language: en
Themes
Safari Expedition and Wild Beasts, The Quest for the Lost City of Gold, Jungle Trek and Ancient Ruins
Keywords
based on novel or book, africa, expedition, hippopotamus, tarzan, jungle, black and white, pre-code, chimpanzee, ape man, stampede, elephant stampede
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tarzan the Ape Man 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 directed Tarzan the Ape Man?
- Tarzan the Ape Man was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
- Who stars in Tarzan the Ape Man?
- Tarzan the Ape Man stars Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Neil Hamilton, C. Aubrey Smith, Doris Lloyd, Forrester Harvey.
- How long is Tarzan the Ape Man?
- Tarzan the Ape Man has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Tarzan the Ape Man?
- Tarzan the Ape Man is a Action, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of Tarzan the Ape Man?
- Tarzan the Ape Man had a budget of $652,675.
- Where was Tarzan the Ape Man produced?
- Tarzan the Ape Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Tarzan the Ape Man?
- The themes of Tarzan the Ape Man include: Safari Expedition and Wild Beasts, The Quest for the Lost City of Gold, Jungle Trek and Ancient Ruins.