Tarzan Escapes
Tarzan Escapes

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Tarzan Escapes

1936
Movie
89 min
English

White hunter Captain Fry tries to take Tarzan back to civilization, caged for public display. He arrives in the jungle with Jane's cousins, Eric and Rita, who want Jane's help in claiming a fortune left her.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Richard ThorpeGenres: Action, Adventure, Romance

Plot Summary

Jane is lured back to civilization by her former suitor, whom she believes is dying. Tarzan, torn between his jungle life and his love for Jane, follows her. He arrives in London and struggles to adapt to the urban environment, eventually escaping back to his jungle home, only to be pursued by hunters seeking to capture him.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Tarzan Escapes' was generally well-received by audiences, continuing the popular streak of Tarzan films starring Johnny Weissmuller. Critics noted its continued success in delivering thrilling jungle adventure and the established chemistry between Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan, though some found the plot to be less innovative than previous installments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its continued exciting jungle action sequences.

  • The chemistry between Weissmuller and O'Sullivan remained a strong draw for audiences.

  • Some reviewers found the plot progression to be somewhat predictable compared to earlier Tarzan films.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available in a summarized format for this film.

Fun Fact

During the filming of the treehouse scenes, Johnny Weissmuller reportedly had difficulty remembering his lines, leading director Richard Thorpe to suggest he focus on the physicality of the role, a suggestion Weissmuller embraced with enthusiasm.

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