Tarzan and His Mate
Tarzan and His Mate

Tarzan and His Mate

1934Movie104 minEnglish

Harry Holt returns to Africa with his friend Martin Arlington to head up a large ivory expedition.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Cedric GibbonsGenres: Adventure, Romance, Action

Plot Summary

Jane and Tarzan live a peaceful life in the African jungle until a wealthy expedition arrives seeking the legendary ruby-rich Caves of Zoltan. Led by Jane's greedy father and his ruthless companion, the expedition's pursuit of riches threatens Tarzan's domain and the lives of its inhabitants. Tarzan must use his jungle skills to protect his home and Jane from the avarice of the outsiders.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its thrilling action sequences, exotic settings, and the iconic chemistry between Weissmuller and O'Sullivan. It solidified Tarzan's popularity in cinema and is often regarded as one of the best Tarzan films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting jungle adventure and strong performances.
  • Noted for its groundbreaking underwater sequences and dramatic tension.
  • Considered a high point in the early Tarzan film series.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available for this classic film, general audience reception historically lauded its adventurous spirit and the compelling portrayal of Tarzan and Jane.

Fun Fact

The famous underwater scene where Tarzan and Jane swim together was groundbreaking for its time and required extensive technical preparation, including the use of a specially constructed tank.

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John Chard

John Chard

Pre-Code Adventure Excellence. The second of the MGM Tarzan movies should be heralded as one of the finest adventure films in cinematic history. A sequel to Tarzan the Ape Man (1932), it brings back Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sulli...