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The Son of Tarzan
Tarzan's son Jack is kidnapped from England by his old enemy Paulovich. Jack escapes into the African jungle where he meets Meriem, a European girl held captive. Freeing her, he falls in love but she's sought by Paulovich. Then Tarzan arrives with Jane to save the day!
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Plot Summary
This film follows the story of Jack, the son of Tarzan and Jane, who grows up in the English countryside unaware of his wild heritage. When his father's ruthless associate, Nikolas Rokoff, seeks revenge on Tarzan by kidnapping Jack, the young boy's latent jungle instincts begin to emerge. He eventually escapes and embarks on a journey to find his parents, leading him back to the African jungle where he confronts Rokoff.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reception data is scarce and difficult to verify. However, 'The Son of Tarzan' was a popular serial that capitalized on the existing fame of Edgar Rice Burroughs' character. It was generally well-received by audiences of its time for its adventure elements and dramatic storyline, continuing the success of previous Tarzan adaptations.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its adventurous plot and depiction of the jungle.
Appreciated for continuing the popular Tarzan saga.
Considered a thrilling serial adventure for its era.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
This film was released as a twelve-chapter serial, with each chapter intended to be shown weekly in theaters.
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