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Tarzan the Tiger
After Tarzan's estate is destroyed by Arabs Jane is sold into slavery by a man posing as a friendly scientist. Tarzan develops amnesia after a blow to the head. When he recovers his memory (from a later blow) he defeats the villain, recovers the fabulous jewels of Opar, and rescues Jane.
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Plot Summary
This silent film serial follows the adventures of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, as he protects a beautiful woman from a villainous rival and his henchmen in the African jungle. Tarzan must use his strength, agility, and knowledge of the wild to overcome numerous dangers, rescue the captive woman, and thwart the villains' evil schemes.
Critical Reception
As a silent film serial from 1929, "Tarzan the Tiger" is difficult to assess with modern critical reception metrics. Serials of this era were primarily produced for entertainment and adventure, often with episodic cliffhangers, rather than critical acclaim. Surviving information suggests it was a standard, if somewhat generic, entry in the popular Tarzan filmography of the time, likely enjoyed by audiences for its action and exotic setting.
What Reviewers Say
A typical jungle adventure serial of its time.
Features the expected action and peril associated with the Tarzan character.
Likely enjoyed by audiences for its straightforward narrative and exotic locale.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific silent film serial is not readily available.
Fun Fact
"Tarzan the Tiger" was one of the earliest sound-equipped films to feature the character, although much of it was still silent or featured synchronized music and sound effects rather than spoken dialogue for all scenes.
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