Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)

Mothered by an ape—he knew only the law of the jungle—to seize what he wanted!

Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) poster

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:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Clyde De Vinna, Harold Rosson
Editing: Tom Held, Ben Lewis
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

Tarzan the Ape Man 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.