Tarzan's New York Adventure
Tarzan's New York Adventure

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Tarzan's New York Adventure

1942
Movie
71 min
English

Circus owner Buck Rand kidnaps Boy to perform in his show. He forces a pilot to fly him, Boy and his animal trainer out of the jungle. Tarzan and Jane follow them to New York.

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

Plot Summary

When Cheeta the chimp inadvertently brings a group of circus men to Tarzan's jungle home, the ape-man's peace is shattered. The men kidnap Cheeta, and Tarzan and Jane must travel to New York City to rescue their friend. Once there, they find themselves navigating the unfamiliar urban landscape and confronting the nefarious circus owner.

Critical Reception

While not a critical darling upon release, 'Tarzan's New York Adventure' was a commercial success and is fondly remembered by audiences for its unique premise and the charismatic performances of Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan. It offered a familiar adventure with a novel setting, providing escapism during wartime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Entertaining jungle adventure with a fish-out-of-water New York City element.

  • Johnny Weissmuller's Tarzan is as iconic as ever, even in an urban environment.

  • A fun, lighthearted installment in the popular Tarzan series.

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Fun Fact

This film marked the last appearance of Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane Porter in the MGM Tarzan series. She decided not to renew her contract after this movie.

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