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Tarzan Finds a Son!
A young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to millions of dollars. Jane agrees, against Tarzan's will, to lead them to civilization.
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Plot Summary
A boy is found alone in the jungle and brought back to Jane and Tarzan's home. As Tarzan attempts to raise the child, a greedy group of explorers arrives, seeking the boy for his inheritance and intending to exploit the jungle's resources.
Critical Reception
The film was a commercial success and is generally considered a solid entry in the Tarzan series, praised for its action and Weissmuller's performance. However, some critics noted the plot's reliance on familiar tropes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thrilling jungle adventures and the chemistry between Weissmuller and O'Sullivan.
Johnny Sheffield's debut as Boy was well-received, adding a new dynamic to the series.
The film's plot, while engaging, follows a somewhat predictable pattern for the Tarzan franchise.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews.
Fun Fact
This film marked the debut of Johnny Sheffield as Boy, who would go on to play the character in several subsequent Tarzan films.
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