The New Adventures of Tarzan
The New Adventures of Tarzan

The New Adventures of Tarzan

1935Movie257 minEnglish

A serial in 12 chapters. Tarzan goes to Guatemala to find his lost friend, D'Arnot. On the way he helps Major Matling search Mayan ruins for hidden jewels and an idol containing the formula for a powerful explosive. D'Arnot and the idol are rescued, but the idol falls into the clutches of the explorer Raglan.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Robert F. HillGenres: Adventure, Action

Plot Summary

Explorer and adventurer Tarzan of the Apes travels to the jungles of Guatemala in search of a lost city. While there, he encounters a ruthless ivory smuggler and his gang who are exploiting the local inhabitants and animals. Tarzan must use his strength, intelligence, and jungle skills to protect a sacred temple and its treasures from falling into the wrong hands.

Critical Reception

This early Tarzan film, notable for its authentic jungle setting and athletic lead, was generally seen as a straightforward adventure serial. While not as iconic as later adaptations, it was appreciated for its action sequences and fidelity to the Edgar Rice Burroughs' source material, offering a solid jungle escapade for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its action and authentic jungle atmosphere.
  • An early, faithful adaptation of the Tarzan stories.
  • A straightforward, if somewhat dated, adventure serial.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this vintage film are scarce, but general sentiment for early Tarzan films often highlights the thrilling adventure and the iconic portrayal of the jungle hero, despite the limitations of early filmmaking.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Guatemala, providing a genuinely exotic backdrop for Tarzan's adventures.

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