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The Revenge of Tarzan
Tarzan and Jane are traveling to Paris to help his old friend Countess de Coude, who is being threatened by her brother, Nikolas Rokoff. Rokoff has Tarzan tossed overboard. He survives, comes ashore in North Africa, and goes to Paris to search for Jane. In Paris, Tarzan reunites with his old friend Paul D'Arnot, who informs him that Jane was taken to Africa. Tarzan returns just in time to save Jane from a lion attack, and soon defeats Rokoff and his henchmen.
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Plot Summary
The film follows Tarzan as he journeys from the African jungle to London to protect his inheritance and rescue his beloved Jane. He faces numerous challenges, including betrayal and attempts on his life, all while showcasing his incredible jungle prowess in an unfamiliar urban environment.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reviews are scarce. However, it was part of the early popularization of the Tarzan character in cinema, building on the success of its predecessor, 'Tarzan of the Apes.' The film was generally well-received by audiences for its adventurous spirit and the continued fascination with Edgar Rice Burroughs' jungle hero.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its continued adaptation of the popular Tarzan stories.
Appreciated for its adventurous plot and exotic settings.
Elmo Lincoln's portrayal continued to resonate with audiences.
Google audience: Audience reception information from 1920 is not available. However, the film's success indicated a strong public appetite for Tarzan adventures.
Fun Fact
This film is a sequel to 'Tarzan of the Apes' (1918) and was one of the earliest Tarzan films to feature scenes set in London, contrasting the jungle with civilization.
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