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Tarzan and the Amazons
A group of archaeologists asks Tarzan to help them find an ancient city in a hidden valley of women. He refuses, but Boy is tricked into doing the job. The queen of the women asks Tarzan to help them.
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Plot Summary
A British archeologist, accompanied by his daughter and a group of soldiers, journeys into the African jungle in search of a legendary lost city of Amazons rumored to possess immense wealth. Tarzan, the ape man, and his son Boy become embroiled in the expedition when a rival gang seeks to exploit the city's treasures for themselves.
Critical Reception
While a typical entry in the popular Tarzan film series, "Tarzan and the Amazons" was generally met with a lukewarm reception from critics, largely due to its formulaic plot and predictable action sequences. Audiences, however, continued to enjoy the familiar jungle adventures provided by Johnny Weissmuller in his penultimate outing as the iconic character.
What Reviewers Say
Fans of the Tarzan franchise will find the expected jungle action and familiar characters.
The plot is somewhat derivative of earlier Tarzan adventures.
Brenda Joyce makes her debut as Jane, though the focus remains on Tarzan's prowess.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this film on Google Reviews is not widely available.
Fun Fact
This film marked the debut of Brenda Joyce as Jane, taking over the role from Maureen O'Sullivan, who had played the character in most of the preceding MGM Tarzan films.
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